Lead, Program Management

L3Harris • Greenville, TX

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About The Position

The Lead, Program Management establishes and manages multiple projects supporting airborne communications and a support center. The role works closely with internal support functions and major vendors to align communication system requirements, material availability, and technical support with program objectives. It requires knowledge of vendor management and airborne communications, along with project management skills to coordinate complex activities, manage dependencies, resolve issues, and oversee ongoing program administration while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 years of experience, or a graduate degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Strong knowledge of vendor management and airborne communications.
• Project management skills to coordinate complex activities, manage dependencies, and resolve issues.
• Ability to oversee program administration and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or Interim Secret.
• Experience leading IPTs across service centers, airborne communication systems, and/or major vendors.
• Knowledge of proposal development, SOW preparation, bid evaluation, and/or contract negotiations.
• Strong program planning skills, including cost, schedule, risk, and financial performance management.
• Effective customer communication, stakeholder coordination, and process improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated product teams (IPTs) across communication systems, support functions, and major vendors to meet program requirements.
• Align IPT goals and priorities and encourage members to own assignments and deliver results.
• Collaborate with leadership, customers, and vendors to identify and capture new opportunities.
• Foster IPT collaboration through clear communication, constructive feedback, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate IPT actions to address systems integration and vendor risks affecting cost, schedule, and technical performance.

What This Job Offers

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