L3Harris Hiring for Lead, Program Management at Falls Church, Virginia Full Time

Description:

Job Title: Lead, Program Management

Job Location: Virginia

Job Code: CS20222912-95186

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Program Manager who has implemented large scale, Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems. Program Managers who have implemented large scale communication system deployments in the Cellular or Utility industry would also make a good candidate.

A Lead Program Manager (PM) is considered a subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of program management. A Lead PM manages large, complex programs of substantial important to the organization with minimal oversight or direction. A Lead PM communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes, and approaches during the execution of programs. A Lead PM provides input and insight to process improvements and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business results.

A Lead PM is responsible for all management activities associated with overseeing and successfully completing the installation of a Land Mobile Radio System. Specific duties include:

• Day-to-day interaction with public safety customers while implementing system(s).

• Schedule Management – Complete planning of the program including extensive use of Microsoft Project Schedule with resource loading and weekly schedule updating.

• Risk Management – Risk/Opportunity Management including seeking ways to upsell additional equipment and services with a goal of at least 5% growth in contract value.

• Issue Management – Action/Issue Log Management including using the Action List to drive weekly meetings with the customer(s)

• Financial Management – Full financial responsibility and accountability for meeting baseline targets for Revenue, GM, and Cash Collections.

• Change Management – Track all requests for change, run requests through the Change Control Board (CCB) and present changes to the customer.

• Internal Communication Meetings – Produce quality review decks to SLT that are timely and accurate, concise and error free. Present information clearly and with confidence.

• Embrace and utilize the established PM tools including MS Project Online and MS Dynamics.

• Model ethical behavior and be accountable by promoting L3Harris values / Code of Conduct, demonstrating integrity, treating others with respect, and raising concerns without fear of retaliation.

• 100% on-time completion of all required compliance training by the dates established.

  Basic Qualifications:

• 20+ years and a proven track record of successfully implementing large scale LMR or similar communication systems

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced level in MS Project scheduling.

• PMP Certified

• Excellent written and verbal skills

• Use of MS Project Online enterprise tool or MS Project scheduling experience

• MS/MBA (Masters) degree

• Proficient in the use of other MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience with MS Dynamics 360 and Tableau dashboards and other cutting-edge tools

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.