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L3Harris IRAD Portfolio Project Manager, Integrated Mission Systems in Melbourne, Florida
IRAD Portfolio Project Manager, Integrated Mission Systems
Description
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customer's mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $17 billion in annual revenue, 50,000 employees and customers in more than 130 countries. L3Harris.com
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
The Segment Independent Research & Development (IRAD) Portfolio Project Manager works to define IRAD project review plans, to provide key enablers, to drive execution of the review schedule, and to identify and resolve issues, and to increase the skills and knowledge of the Engineering organization in IRAD execution and project management. This individual will also lead the IRAD initiation and close-out processing across the Segment, ensuring compliant activities across all projects. This role will work closely with the Segment Checkpoint Manager to increase knowledge and understanding of IRAD management best practices and procedures. The Segment IRAD Portfolio Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring structured project management for all IRAD projects within the Segment, to include active risk management and intellectual property identification. This role includes assessment of tools to gauge deployment and to implement key actions to deliver business goals.
To be successful in this role, an individual must overcome the obstacles of change and have a strong ability to create a centralized IRAD execution review and close out process, while articulating the future state and benefits of tools. The Segment IRAD Portfolio Project Manager must have an engaging leadership style with the analytical ability to assess current state and gaps to enable project improvements and issue resolution. This person must have a detailed focus for accurate reporting to enable successful implementation. This role will report directly to the IRAD & Technology leader.
Essential Job Functions & Duties
Oversee overall execution of the IMS IR&D portfolio 100 projects ($200M)
Communicate IR&D review plans, projects, status, issues, and actions to the leadership team.
Guide teams to execution within FAR criteria for IR&D expense
Provide process execution guidance, training and templates
Chair IRAD Execution reviews
Work with Government auditors to support any reporting or other information they need.
Coordinate with DCMA POCs
Responsible for coordinating DTIC Submittal per the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Monitor projects for Out of Bounds status per their Project Authorization Agreement
Attend Monthly reviews and capture summary and actions
Facilitate project closeout and start up process at the FY boundary
Project financial tracking
Risk Management
Intellectual Property portfolio management
Monitor compliance and color of money
Address special compliance concerns related to cross-segment or cross company projects
Weekly status reporting
Monthly status reporting and Corporate HQ reporting
Portfolio Management Tool accuracy/updates
Manage to the established IR&D budget
Be a business partner wthe Sectors and Divisions
Work directly with the Sector and Division IRAD leads to ensure good alignment of IR&D activities
Challenge teams to ensure we have the optimum IR&D plans
Review status of the IR&D project portfolio and recommend changes.
Serve as SME for IRAD Project Execution and Management and train others to use these techniques
Coach and lead practical problem solving activities including the collation and analysis of data, root cause analyses, design of experiments and lead projects to implement change for complex problems
Liaise with the other Segment IRAD Portfolio Managers for best practices
Monitor execution progress using assessment tools and help define the strategic goals to continue to move the organization forward
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Engineering degree from an accredited college or University preferred
8 years’ experience working with large multi-site functional teams to manage project status, preferably in the engineering area
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; possesses strong organization and prioritization skills.
Ability to teach, mentor and coach people on IRAD management approaches
Experience with management of hardware and software technology investments
Strong facilitator to lead monthly IRAD Projects Reviews
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
Experience producing executive summaries and metrics for progress reporting and to communicate opportunities/focus areas
Comfortable working in a high volume, fast-paced, rapidly changing, results-oriented work environment
Experience working with Intellectual Property
Experience working with technology investment portfolios
Experience working with coordinating with multiple teams and leading a common process
Experience working with IRAD Project Management
Working Conditions:
Able to sit for prolonged periods and use a computer/keyboard
Ability to hold IRAD monthly review activities
Ability to follow the business process and manufacturing flows to collect data
Typical office environment, as well as time in the manufacturing operations areas
Fast paced, result-driven environment
Willing and able to work extended hours when necessary
Travel required (20% or more)
Our Values are an integral part of who we are. We seek candidates who share our values:
Integrity
Excellence
Accountability
Respect
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Job Engineering -Multiple Functions
Primary Location USA-Florida-Melbourne
US Security Clearance Required: None
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day - 1st
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Job Level: Manager
Job Posting: Nov 20, 2019, 8:01:56 PM
Req ID: 113295
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