Lead Program Manager
Apply NowCompany: Level 3 Communications, Inc
Location: Dulles, VA 20101
Description:
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Lead Program Manager
Job Code: 22600
Job Location: Dulles, VA
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking a Program Manager to lead multi-functional teams in the execution of Tactical Missions Division programs and will be responsible for leading portfolios with assigned area. Additionally, the Program Manager will be expected to assist in directing all phases of the follow-on program from proposal to contract award. A background with experience leading development and complex Agile software development programs with geographically dispersed teams 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. Develop and Deliver Program Execution, Earned Value Management (EVM), Agile methodologies, and industry Best Practices. This role aims to foster mutual understanding and elevate proficiency in compliance procedures and best practices, thus bolstering overall program execution performance.
Essential Functions:
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
Lead development and maintenance of an active and proactive risk management program
Responsible for budget management and financial execution of the program Develop and manage accurate programmatic and financial forecasts
Prepare proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budget, and financial terms/conditions of contract
Responsible for managing a collaborative work environment with the customer to achieve business objectives
Responsible for responses to RFIs, RFPs, or Requests for a ROM
Lead program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
Serve as the EVM focal point between technical, cost, schedule, and program management teams.
Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules
Identify program problems and obtain solutions such as allocating resources or changing contractual specifications
Fully understand customer mission gaps, constraints, and objectives; Develop strategies to meet customer needs
Qualifications:
Must have current and active Secret Security Clearance
Must be Top Secret/SCI eligible
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
Must have a minimum 7 years of working knowledge of Earned Value Management and/or Project/Project Management concepts
Must have a minimum 7 years experience with risk, opportunities, issues and change management
Must have a minimum 7 years of prior experience managing programs with DoD or Intelligence Community Organization
Preferred Additional Skills:
Current and active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with senior stakeholders across various functions
Ability to influence decision-making processes by presenting clear, data-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders
Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and new challenges
Comfortable operating in a "managed chaos" setting with ambiguity and rapid iteration
Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias towards action, taking initiative, and driving towards results
Self-motivated self-starter who can hit the ground running with minimal oversight
Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously
Flexible and agile, with the ability to quickly pivot focus as needed
In-depth knowledge of project management and Agile Scrum principles
Experience as a member of a senior level USN, USMC, Joint, or OSD staff
USN/USMC aviation related requirements formulation, budgeting, and/or program/project management knowledge and experience
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Lead Program Manager
Job Code: 22600
Job Location: Dulles, VA
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking a Program Manager to lead multi-functional teams in the execution of Tactical Missions Division programs and will be responsible for leading portfolios with assigned area. Additionally, the Program Manager will be expected to assist in directing all phases of the follow-on program from proposal to contract award. A background with experience leading development and complex Agile software development programs with geographically dispersed teams 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. Develop and Deliver Program Execution, Earned Value Management (EVM), Agile methodologies, and industry Best Practices. This role aims to foster mutual understanding and elevate proficiency in compliance procedures and best practices, thus bolstering overall program execution performance.
Essential Functions:
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
Lead development and maintenance of an active and proactive risk management program
Responsible for budget management and financial execution of the program Develop and manage accurate programmatic and financial forecasts
Prepare proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budget, and financial terms/conditions of contract
Responsible for managing a collaborative work environment with the customer to achieve business objectives
Responsible for responses to RFIs, RFPs, or Requests for a ROM
Lead program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
Serve as the EVM focal point between technical, cost, schedule, and program management teams.
Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules
Identify program problems and obtain solutions such as allocating resources or changing contractual specifications
Fully understand customer mission gaps, constraints, and objectives; Develop strategies to meet customer needs
Qualifications:
Must have current and active Secret Security Clearance
Must be Top Secret/SCI eligible
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
Must have a minimum 7 years of working knowledge of Earned Value Management and/or Project/Project Management concepts
Must have a minimum 7 years experience with risk, opportunities, issues and change management
Must have a minimum 7 years of prior experience managing programs with DoD or Intelligence Community Organization
Preferred Additional Skills:
Current and active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with senior stakeholders across various functions
Ability to influence decision-making processes by presenting clear, data-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders
Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and new challenges
Comfortable operating in a "managed chaos" setting with ambiguity and rapid iteration
Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias towards action, taking initiative, and driving towards results
Self-motivated self-starter who can hit the ground running with minimal oversight
Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously
Flexible and agile, with the ability to quickly pivot focus as needed
In-depth knowledge of project management and Agile Scrum principles
Experience as a member of a senior level USN, USMC, Joint, or OSD staff
USN/USMC aviation related requirements formulation, budgeting, and/or program/project management knowledge and experience
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .