Sr Specialist, Program Manager

L3Harris • Mason, OH

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Missile Solutions sector of L3Harris is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Program Manager to guide 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. You will be responsible for directing programs from inception to completion, driving execution to meet key business and financial objectives related to orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow. Your responsibilities will include leading IPTs, managing program budgets, assisting with contract negotiations, and serving as the main point of contact for all program stakeholders. You will also collaborate with leadership during program reviews and promptly address any issues that could affect program success. This is an opportunity for a forward-thinking program leader with strong communication skills to make a significant impact on national defense.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior program management experience, OR Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior program management experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior program management experience is required
• 1+ years experience with DoD contracts
• 1+ years experience managing program budgets
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance

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

What This Job Offers

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