Specialist, Program Management

Specialist, Program Management

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 Location: Greenville, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Specialist, Program Management to support Transport aircraft programs and associated business needs. This position will assist the Lead Program Manager in executing a prototype aircraft program, coordinating project activities, and supporting program objectives.

Primary responsibilities include developing Statements of Objectives, managing smaller projects within a larger contract, and coordinating responses to urgent program requirements.

This role offers opportunities for professional growth within L3Harris's Transport business area, with the potential for increased responsibility and advancement as the candidate builds expertise and demonstrates successful execution of assigned projects.

Essential Functions:

• 5% travel based on business needs.
• Support the Lead Program Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing program activities.
• Develop Statements of Objectives that clearly define project goals, scope, and expected outcomes.
• Manage smaller projects in support of the overall contract, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate resources, resolve issues, and meet program requirements.
• Develop and maintain accurate cost tracking, Estimates at Completion (EACs), and Estimates to Complete (ETCs).
• Coordinate responses to urgent requests and evolving program priorities.
• Manage project closeout activities, ensuring all deliverables, financial reconciliations, and administrative requirements are completed to support timely payment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, collaborate effectively, and perform under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
• Work overtime as needed to meet project timelines and critical deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Active US Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting DoW contracts in an aerospace maintenance, modification, or depot environment.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with one or more of the following; finance, aerospace engineering, supply chain management, manufacturing or shop operations, or aircraft maintenance.
• Experience with Big Safari program management processes and contracting vehicles.
• Familiarity with L3Harris processes, tools, and operations.
• Experience drafting and editing program documentation.