Director, Program Management

Company: Harris Technology
Location: Palm Bay
Posted on: February 5, 2020

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is looking for an experienced leader, well-versed in project management tools, techniques, and program controls, to lead the day-to-day activities for the Boots team. The successful candidate will also work effectively with the other members of the Program Management Excellence staff, their personnel, and the extended functional areas within the Space & Airborne Systems (SAS) Segment team.The candidate will play a pivotal role in the Boots organizational development, strategic initiatives, and support provide to the numerous programs, sites, and personnel throughout the SAS Segment.Essential Functions:Provide leadership and managerial support to the Boots team.Disciplined, self-starting professional who can bring projects to closure with minimum direction, guidance and oversightEnsure proposal teams are developing quality baseline plans and risk mitigation assumptions.Assist with transition from proposal to execution phase.Assist program teams with the development quality, compliant program plans.Work closely with the Program Planning organization to ensure synchronization of processes and overall resource-leveling.Provide risk assessments and out briefs to management related to findings for Tier 1 programs.Provide triage support & personnel to troubled programs.Establish points of contact and/or representation at all SAS sites.Coordinate the provision of subject matter expertise (personnel) when requested by programs.Arrange for Just in Time training support to address skills/expertise gaps in program execution.Lead various continuous improvement (e3) initiatives for the Program Management Excellence team.Provide support to initiatives as laid out by Vice President, Program Management ExcellenceArrange for support to various other IMO, BCP, and SAS initiatives as required by Executive Management.Ability to lead and develop relationships with geographically dispersed peopleMust work independently under limited supervisionMust have excellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to Travel - up to 50% Required Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior Program Management experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior Program Management experience.Minimum 8 years' experience in program controls and/or project management. Demonstrated working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).Desired Skills and Qualifications: MBA or Master's Degree in EngineeringExperience with DoD and IC customers with demonstrated experience engaging with senior level stakeholdersExperience and expertise within field of Artificial Intelligence and/or Data ScienceSchedule flexibility to work overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed to support program deliverablesExperience in development and execution of strategic plans

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