Lead, Program Management

L3Harris Technologies • South 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 successful candidate provides day-to-day leadership across cross-functional teams, drives program execution, aligns activities, resolves issues, and supports strategic business objectives. The position follows a 9/80 schedule: 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 senior leadership.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and drive program execution across functional areas.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• 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

• 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.
• Provide day-to-day leadership across cross-functional teams to drive execution, resolve issues, and meet program objectives.
• Oversee cost, schedule, and technical execution to ensure 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 on program objectives, deliverables, and customer commitments.
• Serve as a 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.
• Demonstrate and uphold ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior