Sr. Specialist, Program Management

Job Location: San Diego, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Responsible for managing the cost, revenue, cash, schedule requirements of complex DoD programs through all phases from proposal to period of performance completion. Ensures that all resources such as engineering, manpower, subcontracts, and line items are available to support internal and external delivery targets. Involved in defining deliverables, and guiding internals teams. Formulates and executes long term plans for cost/profit control.  Assists Sales team to secure new orders, formulate requirements, and help expedite orders. Works with customers to determine needs, requirements and new business opportunities.  Provide strategic leadership for program management activities. 

Essential Functions:

• Experience running programs in the Defense and Aerospace industry and managing contracts for the US DoD.


• Experience managing Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs.


• Experience managing complex integrated systems programs.


• Drive establishment and monitoring of key performance indicators related to cost, schedule, risk and technical performance across all program life-cycle phases, from kick-off through production.


• Prepare and present comprehensive reports regarding project status, financials, and performance to internal and external stakeholders.


• Experience managing multiple subcontractors.


• Experience managing program budgets >$5M.


• Responsible for defining scope of work including program deliverables to guide an internal cross-functional team.


• Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.


• Demonstrated ability to work in fast paced, dynamic environment.


• Effectively communicates with all levels of co-workers, senior management, and customer.


• General knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements, and DPAS rated contracts.


• Ability to travel within the US up to 20%.


• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant Program Management experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Previous experience managing complex programs including development or system integration


• Technical background preferred


• PMI certification and Earned Value Management experience


• Experience in using advanced application of technical and business principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of technical and business problems

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $106,500 - $197,500. 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