Specialist, Program Management

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech, delivering end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in the interest of national security. This Specialist, Program Management role is based in Huntsville, AL and supports the Trident II D5 Life Extension 2 Post Boost Control System (PBCS) Gas Generator program. The position follows a 9/80 work schedule (employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off).

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of assigned programs or projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, operations, finance, supply chain, quality, contracts, and other functional teams.
• Develop, maintain, and track program schedules, milestones, action items, deliverables, and performance metrics.
• Monitor program cost, schedule, and technical performance and escalate issues as needed.
• Identify program risks and issues; support development and implementation of mitigation and recovery plans.
• Prepare program status reports, dashboards, customer deliverables, and briefing materials for management reviews.
• Support customer communications and internal stakeholder alignment to ensure program objectives are met.
• Assist with financial forecasting, budgeting, estimate updates, and variance analysis.
• Ensure program activities are executed in accordance with contractual requirements, internal processes, and company policies.
• Facilitate meetings, document action items, and follow through on assigned tasks to support program execution.
• Support change management activities, including schedule, scope, and resource adjustments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance program execution, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant program management experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related program management experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related program management experience.

Skills

• Degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Program Management, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project/program management certification.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or another regulated industry.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM/EVMS), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and financial performance tracking.
• Experience supporting or managing projects/programs in a cross-functional environment.
• Working knowledge of program management principles, including cost, schedule, scope, risk, and performance management.
• Ability to develop and maintain schedules, trackers, reports, and presentation materials.
• Experience supporting customer reviews, contract deliverables, and milestone-based execution.
• Knowledge of proposal support, basis of estimate development, and transition from capture to execution.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, scheduling tools, and program reporting dashboards.
• Understanding of risk and opportunity management processes.
• Experience with change control, configuration management, and process improvement initiatives.

Schedule

9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days (80 hours per pay period) and have every other Friday off.