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　　L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

　　Job Title: Program Manager

　　Job Code: 8255

　　Job Location: Clifton, NJ

　　Job Description:

　　L3Harris Technologies is seeking a capable Program Manager to join our program management team to deliver mission critical solutions for a variety of customers at our Clifton, NJ location. This position directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. The incumbent will drive program execution in order to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs. This program manager is responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. The program manager is responsible for expanding the product line with the customer. The program manager will coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Additionally, the program manager will participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes and act as primary customer contact for program activities and to lead program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. The program manager will establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test as well as establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules. The program manager will identify any program problems and obtain solutions such as allocating resources or changing contractual specifications. The program manager will direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.

　　Essential Functions:

　　• Manage scope to ensure continued alignment with contract or internal requirements and budgets

　　• Use EVMS methodologies, monitor and assess program performance against plan (schedule and financial), identify risks, develop and implement corrective action when necessary to initiate program changes

　　• Leverage technical background to identify and manage project Technical Risks

　　• Work as the program lead responsible for cost and schedule while guiding a multi-disciplined team in the development of high-value electronic systems with embedded firmware and software including all aspects of product design from concept through manufacturing

　　• Through expert communication and leadership skills establish a common understanding among team members on technical approach, scope, schedule, risk, and financial objectives

　　• Control expenditures within the limitations of the program budget and regularly report on project budget to actual performance via the Estimate to Complete (ETC) process

　　• Utilize Earned Value Management as a cost control technique

　　• Create and maintain detailed project plans and action item lists

　　• Generate Work Breakdown Structures for new projects

　　• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to oversee cost/schedule execution of the task and resolution of technical issues as The program manager arise

　　• Monitor product/project from initiation through completion and/or customer acceptance

　　• Manage schedule and delivery of contract deliverables

　　• Perform as proposal manager by actively guiding the capture effort for design, development, and production efforts

　　• Maintain CRM tool for new and follow-on efforts

　　• Able to prepare and present bid review briefings to senior leadership

　　• Actively seeks new business in coordination with Business Development

　　• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values

　　Qualifications:

　　• Must Have an Active Secret Clearance

　　• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience

　　• Strong knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience

　　• Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline

　　Preferred Additional Skills:

　　• Experience with products incorporating complex electronic assemblies

　　• Experience with proposal process

　　• Experience managing and coordinating teams distributed across several locations

　　• Electronic Warfare experience

　　• Superb analytical, project management and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

　　• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills

　　• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to promote collaboration among the program team

　　• Exceptional leadership and decision-making skills

　　• Strong technical background

　　• Ability to travel as required

　　• Project Management Professional Certification

　　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.

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　　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.

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