Level 3 Communications, Inc

Principal, Program Management

Level 3 Communications, Inc$153K — $284K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 12+ years or Graduate Degree with 10+ years of relevant experience; or 16+ years in lieu of a degree.
  • Expert level knowledge in leading a portfolio with reportable Earned Value for 12-16 years.
  • Experience with high-visibility portfolios reporting to site GM or Executive.
  • Proficient in project management with a strong understanding of development and production processes.
  • PMP Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Direct all program phases from inception to completion for Telemetry & RF projects.
  • Drive program execution to meet business objectives like revenue and customer satisfaction.
  • Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance, ensuring adherence to program goals.
  • Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) for program oversight and reporting.
  • Lead negotiations for contracts and changes, ensuring financial viability.
  • Coordinate proposal preparation and project specifications with a focus on compliance.
  • Establish engineering efforts and product development milestones, ensuring project alignment.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) match for retirement savings.
  • Flexible spending accounts to manage healthcare costs.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support.
  • Educational assistance for professional development.
  • Paid parental leave for new parents.
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays for work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Principal, Program Manager

Job Code:37991

Job Location: San Diego, CA, On-Site

Job Schedule: 9/80

We are seeking a results-driven Program Manager to lead and oversee all phases of program execution-from inception to delivery-within a portfolio supporting our Telemetry & RF Division within the Spectrum Superiority Sector. You will be responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance management of the program while achieving key business results (revenue recognition, operating income, free cash flow) and customer satisfaction. You will have experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) to development and/or production programs. You demonstrate team building, leadership, and communication skills by building relationships of trust with their teams, customers, peers, and leadership, and effectively communicating with confidence including regular presentations and status updates to leadership.

Essential Functions:
  • Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
  • Drives program execution in order to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs.
  • Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
  • Manages programs using Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
  • Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
  • Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
  • Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
  • Expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocating resources or changing contractual specifications.
  • Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
  • 12-16 years of experience with demonstrated expert level knowledge leading a portfolio with reportable Earned Value.


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Experience leading a highly visible and fast paced portfolio, reporting directly to site GM / Executive.
  • Experience with development, transition to production, and low-rate production programs.
  • Comprehensive level knowledge of job area. Must have in-depth knowledge of project management.
  • Strong EQ, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Direct program management experience with design and production of electronic products for DoD, preferably in Space, Telemetry or Encryption programs.
  • Proven track record as a team leader with a proactive approach to Program Management; willingness, ability and aptitude to take ownership of a program with minimal oversight.
  • Soft skills (I.E. Proficient in MS Office, Strong communication...).
  • Demonstrated experience in proposal preparation.
  • PMP Certification.


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $153,000 - $284,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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