Senior Manager, Program Management
About the role
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.
The Senior Manager, Program Management leads the execution of this complex enterprise of our Special Communications business, specialized NTN operations and management as well as the associated field devices and special user operations. This role is responsible for cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction across operations, development, and sustainment efforts, including direct leadership of the U.S. Space Force EMSS program, Special User Field Devices and Operations.
Responsibilities
- Own program cost, schedule, resourcing, contractual compliance, and technical performance across Firm Fixed Price and Cost-Plus programs.
- Lead cross functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) including Engineering, Operations, Contracts, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Security.
- Manage and mentor a team of Program Managers supporting Development, Production, and OM&S activities.
- Conduct regular program reviews, including cost, schedule, earned value, technical performance, and risk management assessments.
- Develop competitive proposals, follow on opportunities, and market and customer growth initiatives.
- Develop new business initiatives, campaigns and associated road maps to drive toward AOP and JSP goals of the business.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships with the USSF, DOW, IC customer base as well as mission partners in this portfolio.
- Direct financial planning and execution for the assigned portfolio, including baselines, EACs, cash management, and financial forecasting.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts across program execution, operational efficiencies, risk mitigation, and process discipline.
- Ensure adherence to all regulatory, export, safety, and corporate policies.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with 12 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 10 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience. Active TS/SCI clearance.
Skills
- Experience with OM&S contracts.
- Knowledge of the Iridium NTN infrastructure.
- Proficiency in EVMS principles and leading programs with EVM requirements.
- Strong communication, negotiation, customer facing, and executive level presentation skills.
Benefits
L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
Pay
The salary range for this role in Virginia is $153,000.00 - $284,000.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
Schedule
9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off. Ability to travel 25%.