Program Management Sr Specialist

Job Title: Program Management Sr Specialist

Job Code: 31187

Job Location: Salt Lake City UT

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Program Manager to lead program execution and proposal efforts in support of the Common Data Links International business area. The Program Manager is responsible for the cost schedule resources and performance of assigned programs as well as leading responses to customer quote requests. The role requires strong leadership team building and communication skills to establish trust with internal teams customers and peers and to communicate with confidence through regular presentations and status updates to leadership.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a subject matter expert with comprehensive in-depth knowledge of program management.
• Direct all phases of assigned programs from inception through completion.
• Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial (P&L) objectives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for program activities leading reviews to discuss cost schedule technical performance and risk.
• Manage external relationships with government agencies prime contractors and international customers.
• Lead program risk management activities to identify assess and mitigate risks affecting cost schedule and technical performance.
• Oversee key performance indicators related to cost schedule and performance requirements across the full program life cycle including development implementation and operations.
• Develop and maintain a proactive risk management program.
• Manage program budgets and ensure accurate financial execution and forecasting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory safety and company policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of communication and data link products.
• Experience managing programs using EVMS principles.
• Experience leading cross-functional product-based programs for international customers.
• Experience managing multiple phases of the program life cycle (Bid & Proposal Development Production Sustainment).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and build relationships with geographically dispersed teams.
• Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in one or more additional languages.