Level 3 Communications, Inc

Program Manager

Level 3 Communications, Inc$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience or a Graduate Degree with 4 years of related experience; 10 years of relevant experience can substitute for a degree.
  • Experience with DoD contract execution preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required.
  • Experience with general production systems/methods and lean manufacturing principles is desirable.
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in directing all program phases from proposal development to completion.
  • Drive program execution to meet financial objectives regarding orders, revenue, profit, and cash flow.
  • Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance for designated programs.
  • Communicate with customers and suppliers to ensure execution of program objectives.
  • Collaborate with financial teams for forecasting, reporting, and variance justification.
  • Direct and update the program integrated master schedule (IMS) and overall program plan.
  • Brief customers and upper management on all aspects of the program.

Benefits

  • 4/10 work schedule allows every Friday off.
  • Opportunity to work on programs affecting business and financial outcomes.
  • Diverse responsibilities encompassing project management, customer interaction, and financial oversight.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Sr Specialist, Program Management

Job Code: 41465

Job Location: Camden, AR

Job Schedule: 4/10, Mon through Thu with every Friday off

Job Description:

Assists with directing all phases of programs from proposal development through completion. Drives program execution to achieve business and financial objectives for orders, revenue, profit, and cash flow for an existing product line in continuous production. Responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance for designated program. Assists with customer contact for program activities, leading review sessions with customers for all aspects of proposal development, negotiations, and execution. Assists with program support, production, and supply chain teams to ensure on time and on budget deliveries.

Essential Functions:
  • Works under general supervision with responsibility for entire project or process within the job area
  • Communicates with contacts within and outside organization (e.g. customers, suppliers, etc.) for execution of the program objectives
  • Responsible for managing the cost and schedule of their programs to ensure its financial well-being.
  • Work alongside financial team for requirements of financial, manpower, and supply chain forecasting, reporting, and variance justification
  • Responsible for directing and monitoring/updating program integrated master schedule (IMS) and overall program plan
  • Responsible for briefing customer and upper management on all facets of the program.
  • Security clearance or ability to obtain desired


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Experience with DoD contract execution
  • Position requires overtime work as needed to meet business objectives
  • Must have experience with Microsoft Office products (Project, Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
  • Working knowledge of general production systems/methods and lean manufacturing principles


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