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: Salt Lake City, UT

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 Manager to lead cross-functional teams supporting the proposal and execution of Apache and other programs on the Maneuver Network Systems team. The Program Manager will be accountable for assigned program financial, schedule, and technical objectives, including orders, sales, and operating income, while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities span the program lifecycle, including capture, proposal development, negotiation, planning, execution, sustainment/support, and closeout, in accordance with established company processes and procedures. Success in this role requires strong communication, collaboration, and ownership.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and execute development and production programs using applicable Earned Value Management System (EVMS) processes and tools.
• Serve as the primary customer point of contact, maintaining regular communication and managing expectations throughout the program lifecycle.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, finance, and contracts, to meet program requirements.
• Establish and maintain program baselines and milestones; identify variances and drive corrective actions.
• Prepare and present program reviews covering financial performance, schedules, risks, opportunities, contract activity, and technical performance.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Lead proposal teams to develop competitive proposals for Department of Defense customers and contractors, as required.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.
• 10-15% travel required.

Qualifications:

• 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, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

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.