Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Manager, Program Management

Level 3 Communications, Inc$108K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 9 years minimum experience or Master's degree with 7 years minimum experience or 13 years relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Active Top-Secret clearance with the ability for SCI.
  • Strong knowledge of aircraft production and requirements.
  • Proficient in project management, particularly complex projects.
  • Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Problem-solving skills for standard operational issues.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage preparation of proposals and contract specifications for aircraft maintenance and configurations.
  • Analyze bids and assist in developing deliverables, schedules, and performance Statements of Work (SOW).
  • Oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs.
  • Act as primary customer contact, leading reviews on program performance and cost.
  • Drive all phases of aircraft requirements and modification planning from inception to completion.
  • Plan programs to meet business and financial objectives for orders and revenue recognition.
  • Participate in negotiating contracts and changes.
  • Collaborate with various functions to identify improvement opportunities.

Benefits

  • Work schedule of 9/80, allowing every other Friday off for better work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the company through program expansion.
  • Exposure to high-level interactions with customers and senior management in the aerospace sector.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Manager, Program Management

Job Code: 41947

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

This Senior Manager, program management, will establish and maintain multiple projects required for the Proprietary modification programs. This candidate will have a strong knowledge of aircraft production, aircraft requirements, and project management that includes directing complex projects and ongoing administrative functions of the program initiatives while adhering to contractual obligations and subsequent reporting.

The qualified candidate must be able to (Knowledge and Skills):
  • Set goals and empower individuals to take ownership for their assignments.
  • Assist leadership in identifying program growth opportunities in addition to facilitating capture of new opportunities with customers.
  • Have strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills that will facilitate in creating and maintaining a collaborative work environment which includes providing decisive and constructive feedback.
  • Demonstrate and insist on ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values.
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform routine-to-moderately complex assignments with limited supervision.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Problem-solving skills for standard operational issues
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks
  • Ability to collaborate with team members and cross-functional partner

Essential Functions:
  • Direct and Manages preparation of proposals, and specifications of contract for periodic maintenance, aircraft requirements, and other aircraft configuration paperwork.
  • Responsible for analyzing bids, plus assisting in development of deliverables, schedule, and performance Statement of Work (SOW).
  • Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program.
  • Acts as primary customer contact for program maintenance activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost and technical performance to ensure seamless execution.
  • Drives all phases of aircraft requirements and modification installation planning and execution from inception through completion.
  • Drives program planning to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs.
  • Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
  • Works with Functions assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas to identify areas of improvement for systems and processes.
  • Effectively communicates with all levels of co-workers, senior management, and customer.

Qualifications:
  • Education:
    • Bachelor's degree with 9 years minimum experience.
    • Master's degree with minimum 7 years' experience.
    • In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 13 years prior related experience.
  • Clearance: Active Top-Secret clearance with the ability for SCI

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