Lead, Program Management (ROCHESTER)

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: Lead, Program Management Job Code: 40581   Job Location: Rochester, NY Job Schedule: 9/80 Job Description:    The Program Manager directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Drives program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs. This position will be supporting the Exquisite Imaging Solutions Business Area in the Space Superiority & Imaging Division. Essential Functions:  Management of programs involving advanced electro-optical technology for space applications that are of significant strategic importance to the business area.  Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, Statement of Work, specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Collaborating on strategic roadmaps that align with the customer roadmaps to expand the business. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical and administrative areas. Leads competitive and sole source pursuits and proposals. Establishing and executing program plans in a firm fixed price program construct Provide support to capture management efforts of additional scope, as well as support technology investment plans Fostering career development of team members through on-the-job mentoring. Effectively communicating within the team, upward with internal executive leadership, and externally with the customer to influence stakeholders for business success. Working collaboratively with the functional organizations to ensure that all resources are available, capable, and empowered to meet program goals. 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 experience. Preferred Additional Skills: Proposal management experience Risk management Experience managing hardware development efforts EVMS expertise