Sr Mgr, Program Management - Proposals

Company: Harris Geospatial Solutions
Location: Palm Bay
Posted on: April 1, 2021

Job Description:

COVID-19 Hiring Update: Strengthening our workforce is more important than ever to meet our customers' mission-critical needs. L3Harris is continuing to hire talented people to join our team, and we are closely monitoring COVID-19 to ensure safe hiring practices are used. This includes limiting onsite candidate interviews and prioritizing video interviews. We also have virtual new hire onboarding processes in place for those whose jobs can be performed remotely. Click here to learn more about opportunities with L3Harris. For more information on L3Harris' response to the COVID-19 situation, click here . Our Business and Operations team has an unwavering focus on our commitment to excellence in everything we do. They're the backbone of our ability to deliver mission solutions with speed, innovation and flawless execution.

• Full Time
• Level: Varies
• Travel: None Success Profile What makes a successful Business and Operations team member at L3Harris?
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  • Technical Quote Job Description 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 air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 48,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries. Description: Job Title: Sr Mgr, Program Management - Proposals Job Code: SAS20210103-57311 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Description: The F-35 Avionics team is seeking a Sr. Manager, Program Management to lead a team accountable for creating and executing Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and follow-on production proposals. Proposals rang in value, up to $100M and include production follow-up with multiple contract types. The individual will report to the Vice President / General Manager, and partner with program leaders, engineering teams, and functional support to provide proposal management and independent proposal assessment expertise in accordance with L3Harris processes and procedures. The successful candidate is both strategic and detail oriented, and able to negotiate successfully with our prime customers. The position is located in Palm Bay, FL. Essential Functions:
    • Performs as--proposal manager for follow-on production lots and ECPs by leading proposal effort from Kickoff, Technical Baseline Review (TBR), Proposal Cost Review (PCR), Pricing reviews and cost proposal--submittals.
    • Oversees the--generation, quality and timeliness of proposal submittals and status reporting internally and externally.
    • Participates--in the negotiation of contracts and contract changes; ensures Program leadership buy-in on negotiation positions.
    • Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contracts.
    • Subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of business acquisition and proposal development.
    • Develops business strategies to employ in the proposals that ensure long term business success.
    • Operates with expertise and full understanding of product offerings / capabilities across the portfolio.
    • Remains current on all program activities to ensure that proposals are accurate, achievable, and are consistent with the financial goals of the Division / Sector.
    • Coordinates with Program leadership aligned to ECP and proposal activity to ensure buy-in and executability.
    • Monitors program activities to ensure compliance with product specifications, performance requirements, schedules and cost commitments.
    • Identifies--and manages existing or potential program risks and opportunities, establishes and executes--risk mitigation and opportunity realization strategy activities.
    • Participates--in and contributes to internal cost, schedule, and technical reporting--requirements.
    • Interacts--directly with and fosters an excellent working relationship with--Customers across the portfolio.
    • Communicates &--presents--Program status to the leadership team.
    • Collaborates with functional leadership and leads a multi-functional team. Qualifications:
      • Bachelor's--degree in engineering or other technical field and at least--12 years--of related experience OR Graduate Degree and--10 years of related experience.
      • At least 4 years of experience in Program Management or equivalent program execution role.
      • At least 2 years of experience with Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and/or new proposals.
      • At least 2 years of experience directly leading a team. Preferred Additional Skills:
        • MBA or--Masters in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
        • Dynamic ability to both understand details and hold a larger strategic view across the product portfolio to ensure optimum business outcomes.
        • Experience--with Risk and Change Management.
        • Experience--leading cross-functional teams and interfacing with customers directly.
        • Experience--supporting and leading proposals.
        • Ability to--develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals across functions and teams.
        • Highly proficient in MS Office suite .
        • Excellent--interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and presentation skills.
        • Strong--leadership skills.
        • Self-motivated--and accountable.
        • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
        • Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
          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 r--sum-- for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your r--sum--, 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. Enter Your Email Address So We Can Track Your Referral Sign up for job alerts and be the first to know about our job openings.

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