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Sr. Spec, Program Management

L3Harris Technologies
San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Aug 2026
💰 $197,500/yr($106,500/yr$197,500/yr)

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.

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 Title: Sr Spec, Program Mgmt 

Job Code: 41474

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT or San Diego

Job Schedule: 9/80-Every other Friday off

 

L3Harris is seeking a strong Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the execution of Global Hawk programs within the ISR Networks business area.  The Program Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule, resourcing, and performance of assigned programs by leading teams including Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Contracts, Legal, Finance, Quality, Security, and others. Program Managers are expected to demonstrate team building, leadership, and communication skills by building relationships of trust with their teams, customers, peers, and leadership, and to effectively communicate with confidence including regular presentations and status updates to leadership.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Subject matter expert with comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of program management.
  • Direct all phases of the program from inception through completion.
  • Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial (P&L) objectives.
  • Drive growth strategy to sustain and capture new growth business within the assigned portfolio.
  • Acts as primary contact for program activities, leading program review sessions discuss cost, schedule, technical performance and risk.
  • Manage external relationships with the Government, Prime Contractors, and International customers.
  • Leads Program Risk Management to identify and mitigate risks that could impact program technical, cost and schedule performance.
  • Responsible for managing and driving key performance indicators of cost, schedule, and performance requirements of programs through the life-cycle phases of development, implementation, and operations to meet and exceed objectives.
  • Lead development and maintenance of an active and proactive risk management program.
  • Responsible for budget management and financial execution of the program.
  • Develop and manage accurate programmatic and financial forecasts.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
  • Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in new business growth and capture.
  • Knowledge of datalink products utilized in unmanned ISR platforms.
  • Familiarity with military communications systems is desired.

  • Experience with FMS and DCS contracts.

  • Experience managing programs using EVMS principles.

  • Spares and MRO repairs management is a plus. 

  • Knowledge of/prior experience in military aviation.

  • Experience managing cross-functional product-based programs for the Government, DoD Primes, and International Customers.

  • Experience with multiple phases of the program capture & execution lifecycle (Bid & Proposal, Development, Production, Sustainment). 

  • Ability to lead and develop relationships with geographically dispersed teams.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

     

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $106,500 - $19

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