Program Manager_

Bristol

Job Title: Program Manager

Job Code: 12362

Job Location: Bristol, PA

Job Description:

Responsible for successful completion of assigned programs which includes meeting all delivery dates and within budget. Manage all assigned resources to ensure customer contractual requirements are well defined, universally understood, and complied with to achieve program objectives within the established cost and schedule targets.

Essential Functions:

• Provide support to Marketing and Proposals in the development of new business proposals by ensuring all programmatic elements are addressed and costed accurately• Lead proposal efforts for follow-on business for programs/customers assigned• Review all proposal materials, drive completion of compliance matrices and Basis of Estimates (BOEs), prepare proposal documentation, and chair proposal review with upper management• Assist in maintaining Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for assigned programs/customers• Provide support as required during negotiations and provide a smooth transition from the proposal phase to the contract phase• Prepare a Program Plan for each assigned program to include (as a minimum) the overall Program Schedule, detailed tasking, budgets, deliverables, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and resources, and comply with the customer Statement of Work (SOW) to meet all program aspects and special ground rules• Conduct kick-off meeting at the outset of each new contract with the program team to review requirements, budget, schedule, and initiate work on the program• Prepare bottom’s up Estimates to Complete (ETCs) and Estimates at Completion (EACs) quarterly• Maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics with the ability to conduct variance analysis to drive corrective actions and maintain program control• Work to achieve operational and financial targets to attain division goals• Contribute to the development of goals, processes, and procedures for the Program Management department• Prepare and present program review documents monthly• Ensure contractual documents and any subsequent revisions are distributed and any changes clearly defined to the program team members• Establish and maintain an interface with the customer for reporting program status• Prepare for and conduct all meetings with the customer such as Systems Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)• Communicate with internal and external personnel (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.)• Explain, interpret, and gain cooperation on policies, procedures, and practices• When required, provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees• Monitor progress on the program through day-to-day contact and internal reviews to ensure that schedule, cost, technical specifications, and other programmatic requirements are being achieved• Perform required Program Management tasks with only general oversight• Manage complex projects involving delegation of work and review of work products• Proactively anticipate and manage potential risks and opportunities (R/O) to optimize program performance as well as to achieve or exceed business goals• Lead the R/O management approach for the program, develop the R/O action plan, and manage it to a favorable outcome• Provide weekly program progress reports to the Senior Manager of Program Management• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the primary duties of the position

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Business or technical discipline such as Physics or Engineering) and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience• Must be computer literate and have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)• Must be able to work effectively across company departments in daily work activities• Must be able to track projects and programs• Must be able to prepare milestone schedules and status reports

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Excellent communication skills with ability to exchange information and interface effectively with customers and internal leadership clearly and concisely• Active Secret Clearance• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification• Department of Defense experience

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.