Job Title: Lead Program Manager

Job Code: SAS20231004-99444

Job Location: Simi Valley, CA

Job Description:

Responsible for the execution of company programs including cost, schedule, and technical performance. Coordinate the preparation and release of program plans, schedules, budgets, and estimates to complete. Act as the primary customer interface for program activities and leads program meeting/reviews with the customer and executive staff. Engage in all activities to maintain continuity with all programs on a “cradle to grave” basis. Identify, analyze, and mitigate all program risk.

Essential Functions:

• Support production and logistics for on-time delivery and risks associated with production line stoppages, product deployment, spares, repairs/RMA turnaround time, O&M documentation and training
• Plan, organize, control, and direct complex technical programs to ensure successful accomplishment of technical design, financial goals, and manufacturing objectives
• Provide a single point of contact on program activities for both the customer and L3Harris Datron as well as coordinate program planning with the customer to ensure the identification of appropriate schedules, design efforts, costs, and other considerations
• Coordinate program details within L3Harris Datron with a wide variety of individuals and functions leading to successful program conclusion
• Review potential changes in contract scope and advise management and customer of the impact
• Negotiate cost and schedule modifications as well as develop and write program plans
• Assist and/or coordinate the preparation of cost and technical proposals in response to customer requirements
• Coordinate and conduct design review activities and meetings
• Schedule internal meetings and customer presentations as required
• Prepare and manage departmental budget and expenses

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to interface with engineering, manufacturing, and management personnel
• Must be able to maximize production and spares profits as well as maintain a high level of customer service by managing delivery, failures, RMA turnaround, and spares