Senior Manager, Program Management (Training, Certification & Independent Reviews)

Job Title: Senior Manager, Program Manager – Training, Certification, & Independent Reviews

Job Code: 17018

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is looking for an experienced leader, well-versed in project management tools, techniques, and program controls, to lead the Independent Review, and PM Training & Certifications teams within the Program Management Excellence organization. The successful candidate will work effectively with the other members of the Program Management Excellence staff, their personnel, and the extended functional areas within the Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) Segment. The successful candidate will be able to leverage their experiences leading programs to ensure program reviews are appropriately focused and yield insight/value, PM training is organized and addresses strategic Segment priorities, and PM certifications are consistently applied across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a critical function of the Program Management Excellence team for one of the largest segments within L3Harris Technologies.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for overall training and certification process of all Program Managers (PM) within the segment

Responsible for developing and implementing an independent review program within the segment, to include pre-award reviews, in-execution reviews, and independent baseline reviews

Leverage a wide array of PM experience, including challenged program turn around, to provide insight and recommendations during independent reviews

Engages internal and external subject matter expertise as required to deliver innovative solutions to strategic objectives within the organization

Brings projects to closure through ability to plan and execute within required timelines

Apply knowledge of EVMS, scheduling, risk management, and other core principles and tools

Responsible for understanding strategic objectives, setting expectations, and leading teams to achieve desired outcomes

Lead various continuous improvement (e3) initiatives for the Program Management Excellence team.

Conduct and assist in Training courses across numerous PM disciplines

Provide support to initiatives as laid out by the Director, Program Management Excellence

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Experience in Agile planning and execution

Understanding of PM training constructs and methods for maturing skills along a PM career path

Understanding of EVMS concepts with application to company policy/documentation to include cost/schedule integration, risk identification and change management

Ability to obtain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance.

Ability to Travel – up to 35%

Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience in multiple phases of the program management lifecycle from bid & proposal, through transition & start up, development, production, and sustainment

Experience leveraging root cause and corrective action tools to properly diagnose and recover challenged programs

Previous matrixed and direct line leadership experience

Ability to lead and develop relationships with geographically dispersed individuals

Strong knowledge and skills with the ability to apply recognized Project Management and Risk Management methodologies.

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

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.