Level 3 Communications, Inc

Principal, Program Management

Level 3 Communications, Inc$120K — $145K *
Waco, TX 76706In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience or Graduate Degree with 10+ years of experience; or 16 years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance; active clearance preferred.
  • Previous experience in aerospace, DOD, Air Force, or production operations is highly desirable.
  • Skills in managing multiple and competing deadlines.
  • Experience in leading multi-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of aircraft modification and maintenance contracts.
  • Negotiate contracts and changes effectively.
  • Prepare proposals and business plans, including financial terms for contracts.
  • Act as customer contact for AM&M, leading program review sessions.
  • Establish business concepts and critical tasks with IPT to ensure contract success.
  • Monitor adherence to master plans, identifying and solving program and process issues.
  • Coordinate planning and scheduling among various technical and administrative teams.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Retirement savings plans with company match.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Paid time off including holidays and sick leave.
  • Flexible work schedules, including a 9/80 work schedule option.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Principal, Program Manager

Job Code: 41702

Job Location: Waco Tx

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris Modernization and Maintenance Group (MMG) is searching for a motivated and energetic Program Manager (PM) to contribute to the success of the Avionics, Modification and Maintenance (AM&M) business area. This position includes support for programs in the execution phase, as well as providing support to pursuit/capture opportunities. This Program Manager (PM) position has responsibility for working with the program team to lead modification and maintenance efforts across a variety of platforms. This includes the responsibility for proposal preparation and negotiation, preparation of component SOWs and specifications, and contract performance (cost, schedule, and quality).

Essential Functions:
  • The candidate will be responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of aircraft modification and maintenance contract(s) within the AM&M Programs Business Area.
  • Participate in the negotiation of contract(s) and contract changes.
  • Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
  • Acts as a customer contact for AM&M efforts, supporting/leading program review sessions with leadership and/or customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • In concert with Integrated Program Team (IPT), establishes business concepts, criteria, and critical tasks to ensure contract meets/ exceeds operational and financial goals.
  • Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program/ logistics/ process problems, and develops/obtains solutions in line with program, mission, and company goals.
  • Coordinates taskings, planning, and scheduling of requirements with the Functional Groups, Project Engineering, Engineering, and Finance representatives assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience. In lieu of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience.


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance access. Active clearance preferred.
  • Previous aerospace, DOD, Air Force, or production operations experience is highly desirable.
  • Ability to manage multiple and competing deadlines.
  • Must be able to work directly and professionally with the Customer, Company Senior Leadership, and all Functional Groups (i.e. operations, engineering, supply chain).
  • Experience in driving results over a multi-functional/ multi-discipline team in a fast pasted dynamic environment.
  • Self motivated, with the ability to work independently and have a strong sense of teamwork.
  • Experience in driving solutions over a multi-functional/ multi-discipline team in a fast pasted dynamic environment.
  • Qualified applicant will possess excellent managerial and leadership skills.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications is preferred, including SharePoint, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Project.

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