Sr. Specialist, Program Management

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own all phases of assigned programs from capture transition through execution, delivery, and closeout and manage program performance across cost, schedule, technical execution, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, including milestones, staffing, financial forecasts, and risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Drive program reviews, including internal management reviews and customer-facing status reviews
• Identify, assess, and manage program risks and opportunities; implement mitigation and recovery plans as needed
• Partner with engineering, operations, finance, contracts, supply chain, quality, and business development to achieve program objectives
• Monitor and manage program financials, including bookings, revenue, margin, cash flow, EACs, and EVM variance analysis
• Lead change management activities, including scope changes, contract modifications, and baseline updates
• Support new business activities as needed, including proposal development, basis of estimate reviews, and transition to execution
• Mentor junior program managers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. Degree to be in Engineering, Business or related field.
• 6 years of prior relevant experience managing customer relationships in a defense, aerospace, government, or highly regulated industry for minimum of 4 years.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. security clearance (secret)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. Degree to be in Engineering, Business or related field.
• 6 years of prior relevant experience managing customer relationships in a defense, aerospace, government, or highly regulated industry for minimum of 4 years.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. security clearance (secret)
• Master’s degree in business, engineering, program management, or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional programs containing significant non-recurring engineering (NRE) effort with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, budgeting, and earned value or similar program performance management tools
• Experience with risk and opportunity management, contract execution, and program lifecycle processes
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program/project management certification
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, contract types, and government procurement environments
• MS Project experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with manufacturing of telemetry equipment and or electronic components
• Active Secret Security Clearance

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Pay

• Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications