Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Specialist, Program Manager

Level 3 Communications, Inc$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years or Graduate Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; Alternatively, 12+ years without a degree.
  • Experience in managing aircraft integration, maintenance, or complex engineering projects.
  • Proven ability to prepare business plans and operate budgets.
  • Hold an active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Direct multiple programs from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Serve as the main customer liaison for program-related activities.
  • Lead and build cross-functional teams focused on accountability and efficiency.
  • Implement Earned Value Management System (EVMS) for program planning and risk mitigation.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings.
  • Coordinate with customers to define new business opportunities and troubleshoot program issues.
  • Report on program status, risks, and recommended actions to management.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development.
  • Promote a culture of teamwork and accountability.
  • Encouragement of ethical practices in all business dealings.
  • Possibility of extended hours when required to support critical program needs.
Full Job Description
Job Title: SeniorSpecialist, Program Manager

Job Code: 42628

Job Location:Greenville, TX

Schedule: 9/80; Every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Program Manager directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Drives program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs.

Essential Functions:
  • Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance assigned program
  • Acts as a primary customer contact for program activities
  • Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of program requirements including Engineering, Operations/Manufacturing, Contracts, Finance, Quality, Security, etc. Build teams based on trust, efficiency, and accountability
  • Utilize Earned Value Management System (EVMS) methodology and tools to plan and execute programs, including identification and mitigation of cost, schedule, and technical risks
  • Identify continuous improvement and cost reduction opportunities
  • Coordinate with customers to identify new opportunities and resolve issues throughout the program lifecycle
  • Provide concise reports to management on status, potential issues, risks, and recommended courses of action
  • Possess good interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) to customers, other stakeholders, supporting teams, all levels of management
  • Comprehend complex program and interdependencies and be able to provide clear consistent priorities to supporting teams
  • Ability to work extended hours as needed to support program requirements
  • Demonstrate the highest level of ethics and integrity


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 12 years of prior related experience.
  • Demonstrated experience managing aircraft integration or aircraft maintenance efforts or complex aircraft engineering projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in preparation of business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contracts.
  • Active Secret Clearance


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Experience managing programs or projects within DoD Big Safari environment
  • Experience managing programs with earned value
  • Knowledge of proposal development process
  • Knowledge of existing L3H processes, tools, and operations - specifically related to manufacturing and operations.

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