Lead, Program Management

L3Harris•Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Program Management Lead to support its Acoustics Sensors Defense Programs business in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role contributes across multiple program areas, including cost management, schedule tracking, contractor performance oversight, risk and opportunity management, requirements analysis, quality assurance, and customer reporting. The lead drives program execution, aligns cross-functional activities, and supports strategic business objectives while fostering collaboration among customers, technical teams, and program stakeholders. The position provides day-to-day leadership across cross-functional teams, supports individuals in taking ownership of their assignments, and helps leadership identify program growth and customer capture opportunities. It requires ethical and professional conduct, effective communication, and the ability to provide constructive feedback. The schedule is 9/80: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, and have every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 7 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 13 years of prior related experience.
7–13 years of experience leading a highly visible, fast-paced portfolio and reporting to the senior leadership team.
Experience with ITAR/EAR.
7–13 years of experience and advanced-level knowledge leading a portfolio with reportable Earned Value.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to provide decisive and constructive feedback.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate program execution.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive program execution across functional areas.
Proficiency in MS Project and MS Office.
Prior experience as a Program Manager supporting an international customer and/or major prime contractor.
Undersea systems experience.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee cost, schedule, and technical execution to support program success.
Identify and communicate issues to customers, subcontractors, and internal teams, and implement performance improvement plans as needed.
Prepare and deliver program presentations and monthly reviews for customers and corporate leadership.
Drive program priorities, action plans, and recovery efforts to meet customer and business commitments.
Interface with government stakeholders and contractor leadership.
Coordinate internal functional teams to align program objectives, deliverables, and customer commitments.
Serve as a key program focal point for execution status, issue resolution, and cross-functional coordination.
Review and approve financial deliverables, including Estimate to Complete (ETC), Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting, and other customer CDRLs.
Oversee and negotiate contract and subcontract documentation for compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
Support financial forecasting, program planning, and execution reviews with leadership.
Gather procurement requirements, navigate government approval processes, and coordinate purchases through multiple vendors.
Help ensure operational activities align with program schedules, requirements, and contractual commitments.
Set goals and empower individuals to take ownership of their assignments.
Assist leadership in identifying program growth opportunities, including supporting the capture of new opportunities with customers.
Demonstrate and promote ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values.
Provide day-to-day leadership across cross-functional teams to drive execution, resolve issues, and meet program objectives.