Specialist, Program Management

Job Title: Specialist, Program Management

Job Code: 10736

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80, 1st shift 

Job Description: 

L3Harris is seeking a Spec Program Manager for the Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJ-LB) Program.  NGJ-LB is a Department of the Navy ACAT 1 program, critical to our national defense.  NGJ-LB has broad and high visibility within the Department of Defense as well as among allies and Industry Partners.  NGJ-LB is managed through Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) responsible to deliver critical sub-systems.

Relocation to the Salt Lake City UT area is a must. Relocation reimbursement will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Essential Functions: 

• Manage the development, test and build of the IPT sub-systems with a deep understanding of business analytics
• Create program performance reports by mining databases with tools such as Excel and SQL
• Effectively manage program risks
• Responsible for cost and schedule performance, planning and forecasting
• Monitor and report status on cost, schedule and deliveries using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) methodology and tools
• Interface with Engineering, Operations, Purchasing/Subcontracts Management, Finance, Contracts and Quality to track program performance
• Identify continuous improvement and cost reduction opportunities
• Provide concise reports to management on status, potential issues, risks, and solution recommendations
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees across the Company within area of expertise
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Expert in data analytic tools
• Active Secret, or higher, US Security clearance, or confident you can obtain a clearance

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior program management experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior program management experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior program management experience.

Preferred Additional Skills: 

• 5+ years’ experience with a strong understanding of DoD program management methodologies (includes developing resource loaded IMS, executing IBR, managing complex risks, strong development program management skills)
• 2 years professional experience as a Program or Project Manager leading program execution and proposal preparation, including technical description, statement of work, and cost/schedule estimation for both sole-source and competitive proposals
• Experience leading teams in a matrixed organization
• Proficient using the advanced features of the entire MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Proficient with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) methodology and tools to monitor and report status on program execution, Cobra preferred
• Master’s degree in engineering or STEM related field
• Experience leading large development programs
• Background in Electronic Attack / Warfare (as a requirements lead, PM, BD, or operator)
• Experience with NAVAIR, N98, PMA 234 or PMA 265

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