Senior Specialist, Program Management

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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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: Senior Specialist, Program Management

Job Code: 40660

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Program Manager to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead complex programs, drive strategic initiatives, and contribute to our organization's growth. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in program management, with experience in development, a track record of successful project delivery, and a passion for continuous improvement and growth. The candidate will provide the necessary leadership, decision-making, and thorough oversight throughout the program.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee all aspects of program execution from planning to completion; including program kickoff, development, qualification, delivery and program closeout. Ensure adherence to contractual requirements and L3Harris policies and procedures.
• Maintain documentation, track milestones, funding, and schedules. Ensure all details are communicated timely and accurately to program stakeholders.
• Report financial, schedule, technical and overall performance metrics to both external and internal stakeholders and executive management. Establish performance measurement baselines and monitor project performance using earned value metrics. Analyze performance data to identify variances, trends, and potential risks.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams, resolving issues, and building trust. Arrange and support strategic customer engagements. Partner with functional leads to ensure appropriate staffing.
• Identify opportunities and risks and implement strategies to minimize impact of risks and ensure the smooth delivery of program objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging best practices and lessons learned to enhance program delivery and support organizational growth.
• Manage the identification, evaluation, and approval process for contract change requests (formal and informal requests). Ensure all change requests are documented accurately and evaluated in a timely manner. Conduct thorough impact assessments for proposed changes, focusing on scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
• Identify growth opportunities within current program portfolio or opportunities for growth beyond existing programs. Lead proposal development from kickoff through contract negotiations.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant 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.
• Active Secret US Security Clearance required

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of ITAR and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) desired

• Knowledge in Electro-Optical Infrared or Full Motion Video or Wide-area Motion

• PMP or PgMP certification is a plus

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $92,500 - $171,500. 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