Lead Program Manager

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Job Title: Lead Program Manager

Job Code: 24437

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Description:

L3Harris is currently seeking an experienced Program Manager with an interest in military avionics to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a large avionics Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) program. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are a must with the ability to lead internal and external supplier teams in the execution of program activities. The successful candidate will also have regular interactions with customers in the execution of current contracts as well as new business development activities.

Essential Functions:

Manage the cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements of a program through all phases from inception to completion

Responsible for customer relationship management

Prepare proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, and specifications, operating budget, and financial terms/conditions of contract

Ensure all resources such as engineering, manpower, production, and facilities are available to support the program

Work with customers to determine needs, requirements and new business opportunities

Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, business, and administrative areas

Interact with management and customers on significant business matters

Manage a team with focus on policy and strategy implementation

Develop and manage programmatic and financial forecasts

Limited travel will be required with this position (

Qualifications:

• 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, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
• Candidate must be able to obtain a DOD Secret clearance
  
  
  

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Risk and Opportunity experience
• EVMS and Change Management experience
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Supplier and customer interface and relationship management
• Experience with design, development, and production of avionics
  
  
  

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