Lead Program Management at L3HHCM20

Northampton, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Earned Value Management, Leadership, Communication, Risk Management, Cost Management, Schedule Management, Technical Performance, Proposal Preparation, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Customer Engagement, Interpersonal Skills, Business Development, Financial Analysis, Undersea Systems

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Description: L3Harris is seeking a Lead Program Manager (L5) at the Maritime Imaging Systems (MIS) Northampton MA site to lead a multi-functional team in the execution of a high visibility and critical US DoD Program. The Program Manager will be expected to lead all phases of the program and be the primary interface with the customer and internal stakeholders, in addition to supporting business development and strategy for new pursuits. A background with experience leading development or production programs with extensive Earned Value Management (EVM) experience is strongly preferred for this position. The Program Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of assigned programs and proposals by leading teams including Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Contracts, Legal, Finance, Quality, Security, and others. Program Managers are expected to demonstrate team building, leadership, and communication skills by building relationships of trust with their teams, customers, peers, and leadership, and to effectively communicate with confidence including regular presentations and status updates to leadership. Essential Job Functions & Duties: Subject matter expert with comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of program management Direct all phases of the program from inception through completion Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives contributing to orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes Coordinate and lead the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with the customer to discuss cost, schedule, technical performance and risk Leads Program Risk Management to identify and mitigate risks that could impact program technical, cost and schedule performance Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and support areas Responsible for managing and driving key performance indicators of cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements of complex technical programs through the life-cycle phases of development, implementation, and operations to meet and exceed revenue and profit objectives Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules Basic Qualifications: Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant Program Management experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related Program Management experience. Comprehensive Earned Value Management experience Experience in bid strategies, leading the development of Estimates at Complete (EACs), and providing input to the Annual Operating Plan Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills for both internal and external customers Prior experience managing development, low-rate initial production (LRIP), and/or production programs Preferred Qualifications/Skills: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance Prior experience leading Undersea or Maritim Systems programs Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) PMI-Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Responsibilities

The Lead Program Manager will oversee all phases of a high visibility US DoD Program, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance. They will act as the primary interface with customers and internal stakeholders while leading a multi-functional team.