Program Manager Level 5

L3Harris • Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Lead Program Manager (Level 5) recognized as an expert and thought leader in Strategic Communications and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3). The role leverages broad experience in the acquisition, deployment, and operation of strategic communications systems within the U.S. Government. It manages large, complex initiatives of strategic importance to the U.S. Government and L3Harris, leading large cross-functional teams and influencing leaders to adopt new practices, approaches, and concepts. The position develops or champions new systems, concepts, or technologies and recommends tactics and strategies that directly affect government and L3Harris goals and objectives.

The role leads programs from planning through execution and delivery, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and performance. It partners with Business Development on key pursuits and proposal development, builds customer and contractor relationships, and ensures compliance with policy, contract requirements, regulations, and industry standards. Travel of 10–20% is required. The position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a 9/80 schedule: employees work 80 hours over nine workdays in each 14-day period 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 at least 13 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Broad experience in the acquisition, deployment, and operation of strategic communications systems within the U.S. Government.
• Expertise in Strategic Communications and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3).
• Ability to lead large, complex initiatives and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to communicate with and influence leaders, customers, and strategic partners.
• Ability to manage program scope, schedule, budget, performance, risks, and opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• Top Secret (TS) clearance preferred.
• Mastery-level knowledge of Senior Leader Communications and the NC3 domain, typically gained through advanced education and practical experience in government and/or industry.
• Recognition by peers in government and industry as an expert or resource in the field.
• TS/SCI clearance on previous programs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively within and outside L3Harris, including with strategic partners in industry and government.
• Conduct briefings for senior leaders and customers.
• Lead and manage programs through all phases, from planning to execution and delivery.
• Oversee program scope, schedule, budget, and performance through effective planning, monitoring, and control.
• Partner with Business Development on key pursuits and lead proposal development through negotiations and contract award.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and present status reports covering risks, opportunities, schedule, financials, contract activity, and technical performance.
• Ensure compliance with internal policy, contractual requirements, applicable regulations, and industry standards.
• Lead a cross-functional program team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Manage program risks and opportunities by developing, implementing, and tracking mitigation strategies.
• Recommend tactics and strategies that support government and L3Harris goals and objectives.
• Develop or champion new systems, concepts, or technologies.

What This Job Offers

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