Deputy Program Manager

L3Harris Technologies - Dulles, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Dulles, VA

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Deputy Program Manager at L3Harris is responsible for leading multi-functional teams in the execution of Tactical Missions Division programs. This role involves managing multiple programs, overseeing all phases from proposal to contract award, and ensuring the cost, schedule, and technical performance of assigned programs meet organizational objectives. The position requires strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to build relationships of trust with teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive key performance indicators of cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements of complex technical programs.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of an active and proactive risk management program.
• Assist in budget management and financial execution of the program.
• Develop and manage accurate programmatic and financial forecasts.
• Prepare proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budget, and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• Manage a collaborative work environment with the customer to achieve business objectives.
• Participate in responses to RFIs, RFPs, or Requests for a ROM.
• Participate in program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Serve as the EVM focal point between technical, cost, schedule, and program management teams.
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules.
• Identify program problems and obtain solutions such as allocating resources or changing contractual specifications.

Requirements

• Must have current and active Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of working knowledge of Earned Value Management and/or Project/Project Management concepts.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with risk, opportunities, issues and change management.
• Must have a minimum of 4 years of prior experience managing programs with DoD or Intelligence Community Organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Current and active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI Clearance.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with senior stakeholders across various functions.
• Ability to influence decision-making processes by presenting clear, data-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and new challenges.
• Comfortable operating in a 'managed chaos' setting with ambiguity and rapid iteration.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias towards action, taking initiative, and driving towards results.
• Self-motivated self-starter who can hit the ground running with minimal oversight.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously.
• Flexible and agile, with the ability to quickly pivot focus as needed.
• In-depth knowledge of project management and Agile Scrum principles.

Benefits

• Inclusive and engaging work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.