Job Title: Lead, Program Management

Job Number: 14917

Job Location: Waco, TX

Schedule: 9/80

Clearance: Must Have an Active Secret Clearance to Be Considered

Job Description:

L3Harris Aviation Services is searching for a motivated and energetic Program Manager (PM) to contribute to the success of the Avionics Modification and Maintenance. This manager position includes multiple programs in the Sustainment Phase of the program lifecycle. This Program Manager (PM) position has responsibility for working with the program team to lead modification and maintenance efforts across a variety of platforms. This includes the responsibility for proposal preparation and negotiation, preparation of component SOWs and specifications, and contract performance (cost, schedule, and quality).

• Function as the point-of-contact between the Program Office, Functional Management, the Customer, subcontractors, cross-sector groups, and other stakeholders to coordinate efforts to ensure successful resolution of program issues.

• Responsible for briefing international customer and end user, as well as upper management, on modification and maintenance aspects of the program.

• The PM directs the work of functional employees in the execution of the assigned projects while establishing and monitoring performance to schedules, plans and milestones. The selected individual must set the highest ethical standards for self and others.

• The PM will be responsible for developing and maintaining baselines for suppliers, ensuring these baselines support the overall program performance.

• The PM will also assist in developing and winning new business in cooperation with Business Development.

  Essential Functions:

• Secret Security Clearance

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.

• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.

• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related

• Must have an active secret clearance

  Preferred skills:

• Must be able to successfully lead a cross-functional team comprised of engineering, manufacturing, and support areas to achieve successful performance to budget and contract completion on schedule.

• Previous experience with avionics upgrades or heavy maintenance is preferred.

• Customer liaison experience preferred. Will interface with and present proposed solutions and progress updates to high-level customer representatives.

• Ability to develop customer specifications and correspondence related to new systems requirements.

• Proven team player with the ability to work effectively with others; has outstanding customer relationship skills and presents a professional appearance.

• Preferred experience with military platforms and integration of highly complex avionics systems and ground networks.

• Must be able to support multiple efforts, changing priorities and can maintain professional behavior in high-pressure situations.

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.