Sr Specialist, Program Manager
About The Position
The Missile Solutions sector of L3Harris is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Program Manager to lead high-performing Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in the development and production of cutting-edge infrared (IR) sensor programs. This role involves leading cross-functional teams through all program lifecycle phases, ensuring successful management of cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality. The Program Manager will direct all program phases from inception to completion, driving execution to meet key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue, operating income, and free cash flow. Responsibilities include leading IPTs, managing program budgets, supporting contract negotiations, and serving as the primary point of contact for stakeholders. Collaboration with leadership during program reviews and swift issue resolution are also key aspects of this role. L3Harris is looking for a forward-thinking program leader with strong communication skills who is passionate about contributing to national defense.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of prior relevant experience, OR Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience is required
- 1+ years experience with DoD contracts
- 1+ years experience managing program budgets
Nice To Haves
- Experience with IR sensor systems or related technologies in a manufacturing/test environment
- PMP or equivalent program management certification
- Familiarity with systems engineering processes, hardware development lifecycle, manufacturing readiness, and transition to production
- Experience with earned value management, integrated master schedules, risk management, and formal gate or milestone reviews
- Experience with domestic and international customer engagements in a regulated defense environment
- Background in missile defense or sensor development program
Responsibilities
- Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion, ensuring timely delivery and mission success
- Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs
- Manage performance in key areas including cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs
- Support negotiation of contracts and contract changes
- Support preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statements of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contracts
- Act as primary contact and leader for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) on assigned programs
- Lead program review sessions with leadership to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
- Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills across a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences
- Travel up to 15% to domestic locations
- Ability to obtain a US security clearance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
