Specialist, Program Management

Job Title: Specialist, Program Management

Job Code: 33548

Job Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Schedule: 4/10

Job Description:

L3Harris Fuzing and Ordnance Systems, located in Cincinnati, OH is the established leader in Fuze, Ignition Safety Device, and Height of Burst Sensor development and manufacturing for DoD weapon systems. We are seeking a Specialist Program Manager that must understand project management processes and have experience leading small to mid-sized projects involving developing technology and products and manufacturing of hardware to meet customer requirements. This position will have profit and loss responsibility and overall authority to lead a matrix team of engineers and operations staff to execute one or more DoD weapon safety device development or production contracts. The Program Manager will typically spend their time; 80% on development of new or manufacturing of existing fuzing and ordnance products, 10% developing proposals for new or follow-on contracts, and 10% on personal and organizational improvement and growth. We offer competitive benefits, an alternative 4 day / 10 hour work week, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals focused on warfighter success and safety … What We Do Matters.

Essential Functions:

• Lead Program Team


• Manage Cost, Schedule and Technical Performance


• Ability to develop and maintain project documentation, to include: Integrated Master Schedule, Procurement Plans, Quality Plans, Engineering Plans


• Demonstrated Ability to supervise the execution of project Plans in a Matrix environment, particularly Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations/Manufacturing.


• Experience effectively managing risk and opportunities.


• Act as customer point of contact responsible for meeting contractual commitments including the cost, schedule, technical, and quality performance of  assigned projects and program(s) within contractual boundaries, company expectations, and established standards.


• Establish  program strategy, vision and tactical direction for program execution by project team


• Track program  performance to integrated master schedule, identify program issues and  obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or alternate technical approaches.


• Experience organizing and leading  Project Status Review meetings and cost analysis with stakeholders. Review project status and budget; manage schedules and prepare status  reports for customers and senior management


• Experience Developing Proposal  Bid Strategies, Developing Proposals, Leading the development of Estimates at Complete (EACs) and providing input to the Annual Operating Plan. Coordinate the preparation of proposals, proposal work statements,  specifications, and program budgets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.


• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in contributing to business growth by referring new business opportunities to Sales and Management, assisting with proposals, conducting customer-facing presentations, and other support initiatives.


• A minimum of 4 years of experience with program/project management or comparable experience in lead roles demonstrating project/program management skill sets, preferably on DoD weapons or safety-critical product development contracts.


• PMP Certification or equivalent.


• Strong communication and organizational skills


• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, MSProject)


• Proficient in Earned Value Management

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $92,500 -$171,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $80,500 - $149,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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