Lead Program Manager

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Lead Program Manager Job Code: 40730 Job Location: Huntsville, AL Job Schedule: 9/80. 80 hours worked every 2 weeks with every other Friday off Job Description: The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris is currently seeking an experienced Lead Program Manager for the GEM-T (Patriot) solid rocket motor program. This role will be located at our Camden, AR or Huntsville AL facility. The GEM-T Program Manager will assist in leading all phases of programs: planning, execution, strategy, and management. PM drives program action to achieve business and financial objectives for orders, revenue, profit, and cash flow for the GEM-T SRM production program located in Camden, AR. Responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance for designated project areas working with a program product manager to achieve results. Acts as customer contact for program activities, leading review sessions with customers for assigned aspects of proposal development, negotiations, and execution. Assists in coordinating program support, production, and supply chain teams to ensure on time and on budget deliveries. Proposal lead for all follow‑on production efforts and any additional funding required for capacity, tooling, maintenance, or obsolescence. Essential Functions: Responsible for management and contract performance of a program which includes multiple projects. Leads internal and external IPTs assuring clear communication and planning across all functions. Manages and directs assigned program, which includes defining and understanding program scope, managing overall schedules and budget in accordance with applicable contractual and L3Harris policies. Ensures adherence to the customer Statement of Work/Technical Data Package. Assures through the assigned program team that contract performance responsibility is properly delegated to performing organizations and outside suppliers. Develops and implements plans for follow‑on production including proposal development, submittal, negotiation, and definitization. Provides guidance and assistance to the project team in meeting established schedules and to resolve complex technical or operations problems. Responsible for effectively utilizing functional organizations to integrate research and development, production, quality assurance, test, production support, procurement, contractual and financial data. Drive innovative solutions for program challenges including cost, schedule, and technical performance. Review potential contract scope changes and advise management and customers of impacts. Support capacity expansion to improve product deliveries. Experience with DoD contract execution and associated contract types. Understanding of DPAS regulations per 15 CFR. Experience with the Earned Value Management System framework. Extensive knowledge of manpower planning, forecasting, bids and proposals, milestone scheduling, PM tools, and financial management. Understanding of material obsolescence per DMSMS SD-22 and associated OMRP documentation. Up to 25% business travel to other L3Harris and customer sites. Ability to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant program management experience; or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of related program management experience; or 13 years of prior related program management experience in lieu of a degree. Preferred Additional Skills: Project Management Institute (PMI) certification. Demonstrated managerial level of leadership. Significant proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) in developing plans, schedules, financial/manpower analyses, and review packages for customer and L3H Leadership. #LI-WN1 L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer. Please click here for the E‑Verify Poster in English ( or Spanish ( For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English ( or Spanish ( #J-18808-Ljbffr