ENGINEERING PROGRAM MANAGER

ENGINEERING PROGRAM MANAGERApplyL3Harris 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 air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $17 billion in annual revenue, 50,000 employees and customers in more than 130 countries. L3Harris.com at https://l3harris.mergerannouncement.com/Description:Job Title – ENGINEERING PROGRAM MANAGERJob Location – USA-NH-LondonderryJob Description:As the Engineering Project Manager, you will get the unique opportunity to lead a cross-functional engineering team developing technologies and innovative product solutions across the Integrated Vision Solutions Sector.This position is responsible for complete execution of assigned programs, providing overall management of complex product development projects through the product concept, system requirements, engineering design, and design verification phases. Projects may be the development portion of externally funded programs or internal funded research and development programs. For all assigned projects, the Engineering Project Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule, risk management and technical performance of development projects, serving as the single point of contact for the project. The Engineering Project Manager works closely with all functions within the organization, including Business Development, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Contracts and Program Management teams, to develop and execute sound product development projects.Essential Functions:

Establishes program schedule to include the development of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

Working with the technical lead, translates customer desires into system design architecture and project requirements, providing guidance for multidisciplinary design teams (i.e., systems, sensors, optics, mechanics, firmware, electronics)

Reviews status of engineering projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports; able to prepare and present bid review briefings to senior leadership.

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

Controls expenditures within the limitations of the project budget and regularly reports on project budget to actual performance via the Estimate to Complete (ETC) process.

Working as a matrix manager, directs the project team to include resource allocation and management

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

Monitors and assesses program performance against plan (schedule and financial), identifies risk, develops and implements corrective action when necessary to initiate program changes.

Provides the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary support is received

Works with Supply Chain team to execute to procurement plan

Able to utilize Earned Value Management as a cost control technique

Performs as proposal manager or volume lead on technical/development aspects of bid and proposal activities

Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values

Performs other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics or other hard Science. Master of Business Administration or Master’s in technical field desired.

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Program or Project Manager working on multiple, simultaneous, complex product development projects.

Proven track record of managing programs with challenging technical, schedule, risk and cost requirements.

Experience in communicating complex technical subjects to non-technical audiences.

Experience in the development and manufacture of Electro-Optical systems and components is highly desirable.

Strong understanding of Government contracting requirements such as FAR, ITAR, etc.

Familiar with DOD/MIL standards and the military equipment acquisition and qualification process.

Experience building strong relationships and effectively partnering with internal resources; customer focused

Proficient in leading root cause analysis and troubleshooting complex technical situations

Exceptional leadership and decision-making skills.

Strong proficiency with common management tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Project

Knowledge of Deltek CostPoint or similar MRP/ERP software systems.

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

Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively to promote collaboration among the program team.

Project Management Institute (PMI) Project/Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification a plus.

Must be able to obtain a security clearance, if required.

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.By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.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.