Deputy Program Manager, L3 Technologies, Sterling, VA
L3 Technologies -
Sterling, VA,
US
Deputy Program Manager
Date Posted: 2024-05-27
Job description
Job Title: Deputy Program Manager
Job Code: 10938
Job Location: Dulles, VA
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers' mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead multi-functional teams in the execution of Tactical Missions Division programs and will be responsible for executing multiple programs. Additionally, the deputy Program Manager will be expected to assist in directing all phases of the follow-on program from proposal to contract award with oversight from a senior program manager. A background with experience leading development and complex Agile software development programs with geographically dispersed teams is strongly preferred for this position. The Deputy Program Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of assigned programs and proposals by leading teams including Engineering, Operations, Contracts, Legal, Finance, Quality, Security, and others. Program Managers are expected to demonstrate team building, leadership, and communication skills by building relationships of trust with their teams, customers, peers, and leadership, and to effectively communicate with confidence including regular presentations and status updates to leadership.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for managing and driving key performance indicators of cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements of complex technical programs through the life-cycle phases of development, implementation, and operations to meet and exceed revenue and profit objectives
Assist in the development and maintenance of an active and proactive risk management program
Assist in budget management and financial execution of the program
Develop and manage accurate programmatic and financial forecasts
Prepare proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budget, and financial terms/conditions of contract
Responsible for managing a collaborative work environment with the customer to achieve business objectives
Participate in responses to RFIs, RFPs, or Requests for a ROM
Participate in program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
Serve as the EVM focal point between technical, cost, schedule, and program management teams
Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules
Identify program problems and obtain solutions such as allocating resources or changing contractual specifications with oversight from senior program manager
Fully understand customer mission gaps, constraints, and objectives
Qualifications:
Must have current and active Secret Security Clearance
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
Minimum 5 years of working knowledge of Earned Value Management and/or Project/Project Management concepts
Minimum of 5 years of experience with risk, opportunities, issues and change management
Must have a minimum 4 years of prior experience managing programs with DoD or Intelligence Community Organization
Preferred Additional Skills:
Current and active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with senior stakeholders across various functions
Ability to influence decision-making processes by presenting clear, data-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders
Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and new challenges
Comfortable operating in a "managed chaos" setting with ambiguity and rapid iteration
Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias towards action, taking initiative, and driving towards results
Self-motivated self-starter who can hit the ground running with minimal oversight
Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously
Flexible and agile, with the ability to quickly pivot focus as needed
In-depth knowledge of project management and Agile Scrum principles
Job Code: 10938
Job Location: Dulles, VA
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers' mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead multi-functional teams in the execution of Tactical Missions Division programs and will be responsible for executing multiple programs. Additionally, the deputy Program Manager will be expected to assist in directing all phases of the follow-on program from proposal to contract award with oversight from a senior program manager. A background with experience leading development and complex Agile software development programs with geographically dispersed teams is strongly preferred for this position. The Deputy Program Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of assigned programs and proposals by leading teams including Engineering, Operations, Contracts, Legal, Finance, Quality, Security, and others. Program Managers are expected to demonstrate team building, leadership, and communication skills by building relationships of trust with their teams, customers, peers, and leadership, and to effectively communicate with confidence including regular presentations and status updates to leadership.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for managing and driving key performance indicators of cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements of complex technical programs through the life-cycle phases of development, implementation, and operations to meet and exceed revenue and profit objectives
Assist in the development and maintenance of an active and proactive risk management program
Assist in budget management and financial execution of the program
Develop and manage accurate programmatic and financial forecasts
Prepare proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budget, and financial terms/conditions of contract
Responsible for managing a collaborative work environment with the customer to achieve business objectives
Participate in responses to RFIs, RFPs, or Requests for a ROM
Participate in program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
Serve as the EVM focal point between technical, cost, schedule, and program management teams
Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules
Identify program problems and obtain solutions such as allocating resources or changing contractual specifications with oversight from senior program manager
Fully understand customer mission gaps, constraints, and objectives
Qualifications:
Must have current and active Secret Security Clearance
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
Minimum 5 years of working knowledge of Earned Value Management and/or Project/Project Management concepts
Minimum of 5 years of experience with risk, opportunities, issues and change management
Must have a minimum 4 years of prior experience managing programs with DoD or Intelligence Community Organization
Preferred Additional Skills:
Current and active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with senior stakeholders across various functions
Ability to influence decision-making processes by presenting clear, data-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders
Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and new challenges
Comfortable operating in a "managed chaos" setting with ambiguity and rapid iteration
Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias towards action, taking initiative, and driving towards results
Self-motivated self-starter who can hit the ground running with minimal oversight
Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously
Flexible and agile, with the ability to quickly pivot focus as needed
In-depth knowledge of project management and Agile Scrum principles