Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Program Manager

Level 3 Communications, Inc • $80K — $149K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience or Master's degree with 4+ years in a related field
  • Experience managing mid-sized to large complex programs
  • Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements
  • Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance
  • Experience managing program budgets over $5M

Responsibilities

  • Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of US DoD programs from proposal to completion
  • Ensure resources are available to meet delivery targets
  • Assist Sales team in securing new orders and expediting requirements
  • Drive the establishment of key performance indicators for program life-cycle phases
  • Prepare and present reports on project status and financials to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Education assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Program Management

Job Code: 44169

Job Location: Rochester, NY (onsite)

Job Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours working- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

Mission Critical Communications (MCC) Department of Defense (DoD) business unit is seeking a Program Manager responsible for managing the cost, schedule and technical performance requirements of US DoD Programs through all phases from proposal to period of performance completion. Ensures that all resources such as engineering staffing, subcontractors, production, quality and facilities are available to support internal and external delivery targets. Manages programs to achieve MCC quarterly orders, revenue, OI & cash flow targets. Assists Sales team to secure new orders, formulate requirements, and help expedite orders. Works with customers to determine scope, technical and execution requirements and new business opportunities. Travel is required to customer locations.

Essential Functions:
  • Experience running programs in the Defense and Aerospace industry and managing contracts for the US DoD.
  • Experience managing Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs.
  • Experience managing complex integrated systems programs.
  • Drive establishment and monitoring of key performance indicators related to cost, schedule, risk and technical performance across all program life-cycle phases, from kick-off through production.
  • Prepare and present comprehensive reports regarding project status, financials, and performance to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience managing multiple subcontractors.
  • Experience managing program budgets >$5M.
  • Responsible for defining scope of work including program deliverables to guide an internal cross-functional team.
  • Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in fast paced, dynamic environment.
  • Effectively communicates with all levels of co-workers, senior management, and customer.
  • General knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements, and DPAS rated contracts.
  • Ability to travel within the US up to 20%.
  • Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience
  • Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years of related experience
  • Previous experience managing mid-size to large, complex programs including development or system integration

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Experience managing development programs or programs with significant non-recurring engineering (NRE) effort.
  • Prior experience managing recurring commercial/production programs.
  • PMP certification.
  • MS Project experience.
  • Earned Value Management (EVM) experience.
  • Active Security Clearance of Secret or greater.


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is [$80,500 - $149,500]. 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. #LI-JD3

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