Lead Program Manager
Description:
Job Title: Lead Program Manager
Job Code: SAS20220202-76358
Job Location: Rochester, NY
Job Description:
L3Harris Space Systems is seeking a Lead Program Manager to support the National Electro-Optical Systems business area. Programs are focused on systems development and delivery and/or technology development. The Lead Program Manager is responsible for overall program management and is accountable for program execution, customer satisfaction, and financial performance for their programs under the Imaging Division. This program manager role will lead the program from inception to completion. This position is located in Rochester, NY.
Essential Functions:
• Management of small-medium size/complexity program(s)• Accountable for the cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction of the program• Utilize program management best practices to ensure successful execution• Primary customer liaison for all program activities• Effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders• Support the business area to meet financial commitments• Support/lead new business proposal and capture• Foster cross-business area/segment collaboration• Work in a highly dynamic and changing environment and adapt to shifting customer priorities• Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals, even when having no direct authority over them• Define improvement opportunities for the company and drive implementation• Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, and financial terms/conditions of contract• Effectively negotiate program/contract terms, scope, and/or changes
Qualifications:
• Active TS/SCI security clearance, or recent Background Investigation• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior program management or analogous leadership experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior related experience• Knowledge of Government contracting practices• Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across the enterprise
Preferred Additional Skills:
• Current understanding of electro-optical satellite and payload products• PMP Certification