L3Harris
Specialist, Program Manager
L3Harris, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Job Title: Specialist, Program Manager
Job Code: 17839
Job Location: Nashville, TN
Schedule: 9/80
Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance to be Considered
Job Description:
The Program Manager directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
Drives program execution in order to achieve key business and financial objectives for new, continuing, or current programs.
Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
The Program Manager drives the planning, initiation, and management of corporate programs, as well as leading and guiding the work of technical staff.
The individual serves as liaison between the business and technical aspects of projects, plans project stages and assesses the business implications for each stage.
This vital role also manages and drives program and proposal progress to assure scope, schedule deadlines, budgets and process standards are achieved.
The Program Manager, Specialist Level is a seasoned and experienced professional with proficient program management and job area knowledge with practical knowledge of project management, managing projects and processes under general supervision to achieve operational targets with moderate impact on departmental results.
Essential Functions:
Manage with minimal supervision all levels of ForceX assigned program team personnel
Manage relationships with all levels of the customer’s organization
Manage program financial forecasts and schedules
Engage in direct customer interaction when scoping new product capabilities
Knowledge of full product life cycle; customer needs, design, development, testing, deployment, support
On a limited basis independently perform program/project management responsibilities
Collaborate and communicate with customers via face-to-face, telephone, email, and other media to maintain strong customer relationships and set proper customer expectations
Communicate the customer’s goals and represent the customer’s interests to the team
Effectively interact with other departments to gather, monitor and analyze performance data
Be responsible for all customer communications, conflict resolution, and compliance on customer deliverables and revenue
Provide project status reports, address issues and problems as appropriate
Verify that processes and procedures are completed, and quality standards are met
Pursue opportunities for product growth and new business
Actively look for new employees
Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's (BS or BA) degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) (preferably Systems Engineering, Networking, Software, IT, or Computer) or equivalent of education and related experience
4 years minimum experience performing as a Program Manager (PM), Assistant PM (APM), Deputy PM (DPM), Project Manager (PjM), and/or Project Engineer (PE) in a Federal Program.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience as noted above.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience as noted.
Experience leading DoD acquisition programs.
Experience with Risk and Change Management.
Experience leading cross-functional teams.
Have previously held a Program Manager role.
Active Secret Clearance
Ability to travel 25%
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience as a PM/APM/DPM/PjM/PE managing FFP, CPFF, CR and T&M task orders in the Federal Government or in a Technology Department
Program/Project Management experience including the ability to elicit, write, review, manage, and verify requirements
Prior experience working on heavily technical programs with the ability to communicate and understand technical information
Experience working in an agile software environment is strongly preferred
Experience in directing customer interaction when scoping new product capabilities
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.
Job Code: 17839
Job Location: Nashville, TN
Schedule: 9/80
Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance to be Considered
Job Description:
The Program Manager directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
Drives program execution in order to achieve key business and financial objectives for new, continuing, or current programs.
Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
The Program Manager drives the planning, initiation, and management of corporate programs, as well as leading and guiding the work of technical staff.
The individual serves as liaison between the business and technical aspects of projects, plans project stages and assesses the business implications for each stage.
This vital role also manages and drives program and proposal progress to assure scope, schedule deadlines, budgets and process standards are achieved.
The Program Manager, Specialist Level is a seasoned and experienced professional with proficient program management and job area knowledge with practical knowledge of project management, managing projects and processes under general supervision to achieve operational targets with moderate impact on departmental results.
Essential Functions:
Manage with minimal supervision all levels of ForceX assigned program team personnel
Manage relationships with all levels of the customer’s organization
Manage program financial forecasts and schedules
Engage in direct customer interaction when scoping new product capabilities
Knowledge of full product life cycle; customer needs, design, development, testing, deployment, support
On a limited basis independently perform program/project management responsibilities
Collaborate and communicate with customers via face-to-face, telephone, email, and other media to maintain strong customer relationships and set proper customer expectations
Communicate the customer’s goals and represent the customer’s interests to the team
Effectively interact with other departments to gather, monitor and analyze performance data
Be responsible for all customer communications, conflict resolution, and compliance on customer deliverables and revenue
Provide project status reports, address issues and problems as appropriate
Verify that processes and procedures are completed, and quality standards are met
Pursue opportunities for product growth and new business
Actively look for new employees
Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's (BS or BA) degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) (preferably Systems Engineering, Networking, Software, IT, or Computer) or equivalent of education and related experience
4 years minimum experience performing as a Program Manager (PM), Assistant PM (APM), Deputy PM (DPM), Project Manager (PjM), and/or Project Engineer (PE) in a Federal Program.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience as noted above.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience as noted.
Experience leading DoD acquisition programs.
Experience with Risk and Change Management.
Experience leading cross-functional teams.
Have previously held a Program Manager role.
Active Secret Clearance
Ability to travel 25%
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience as a PM/APM/DPM/PjM/PE managing FFP, CPFF, CR and T&M task orders in the Federal Government or in a Technology Department
Program/Project Management experience including the ability to elicit, write, review, manage, and verify requirements
Prior experience working on heavily technical programs with the ability to communicate and understand technical information
Experience working in an agile software environment is strongly preferred
Experience in directing customer interaction when scoping new product capabilities
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.