Specialist, Program Management

L3Harris • Clifton, NJ

2d

About The Position

This Program Manager is responsible for directing the daily tasks and ongoing administrative functions of the program initiatives adhering to contractual obligations and subsequent reporting. Essential Functions: Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of program Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes Responsible for analyzing bids and assisting in the development of WBS/Deliverables/Schedule/Cashflow forecast Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, and performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract Act as primary customer contact for program activities Lead program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance to ensure seamless execution Effectively communicates with all levels of co-workers, senior management, and customer Work with Functions assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas to identify and assist in areas of improvement for systems and processes Travel up to 10% as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree 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
• Ability to obtain US Government security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Active DoD Secret (or greater) security clearance
• PMP (Program Management Professional) certified
• Aircraft Modification, Engineering/Sustainment, Planning, Procurement, Material Program Management, or Finance background is beneficial
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP
• Strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to generate and support pragmatic solutions while maintaining high quality standards
• Ability to present to internal and external leadership

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion
• Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs
• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of program
• Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes
• Responsible for analyzing bids and assisting in the development of WBS/Deliverables/Schedule/Cashflow forecast
• Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, and performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract
• Act as primary customer contact for program activities
• Lead program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance to ensure seamless execution
• Effectively communicates with all levels of co-workers, senior management, and customer
• Work with Functions assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas to identify and assist in areas of improvement for systems and processes

Benefits

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level