(DoW SkillBridge), Sr. Specialist, Product Manager

L3Harris Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Product Manager for a DoD SkillBridge internship in Huntsville, AL. This role defines product vision and strategy, aligns priorities with business objectives, and collaborates with engineering, quality, customer support, and leadership to build consensus and set priorities.

The PM acts as a strong customer advocate, manages backlogs, conducts customer research, and supports roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Defines product vision and strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Manages product backlog and prioritizes work across teams.
• Tracks success metrics using data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain product strategy and vision with KPIs.
• Create and manage the product value stream across functions.
• Provide cross-functional leadership with Engineering, Quality, Scheduling, and Manufacturing.
• Make data-driven decisions to guide product direction.
• Manage program relationships with Operations teams.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decisions

Backlog management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Job description

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:

(DoW SkillBridge), Sr. Specialist, Product Manager

Job Code:

40837

Job Location:

Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule:

9/80

L3Harris’ DoD SkillBridge is connecting transitioning service members to career training opportunities within our organization. We will provide service members with valuable civilian work experience through industry specific training, certifications and on the job experience during their DoD SkillBridge internship to help them ready themselves for their next mission.

L3Harris aims to attract and retain veteran talent and to help bridge the gap between their military service and civilian careers within our organization. L3Harris is eager to share our knowledge and experience with our service members. This internship is an opportunity for the service member to gain a full understanding of the job position outlined below.

To be eligible for DO D SkillBridge job opportunities you must be an active member of the U.S. military with 180 days of service or fewer remaining prior to your date of separation and have at least 180 continuous days of active service.

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Product Manager responsible for defining product vision and strategy, aligning priorities with business objectives, managing the product backlog, and tracking success metrics through data‑driven decision‑making. This role serves as a cross‑functional leader, collaborating closely with engineering, quality, customer support, and executive teams to build consensus, set priorities, and manage expectations.

The Product Manager acts as a strong customer advocate, representing the voice of the customer, maintaining program relationships, and addressing escalated issues. A typical day includes participating in collaborative meetings such as daily standups and sprint planning sessions, developing strategic plans and product roadmaps, conducting customer research and gathering feedback, creating documentation, and analyzing data to inform product decisions and executive reviews that drive execution on the manufacturing floor.

Essential Functions:

• Define and maintain product strategy and vision, track success metrics and KPIs
• Create and manage the product value stream
• Provide cross‑functional leadership with working knowledge across common aerospace functions (Engineering, Quality, Scheduling and Material Planning, Tooling, and Manufacturing Operations)
• Make data‑driven decisions to guide product direction
• Manage program relationships with the AMF–S Operations Integrated Planning Team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of related experience; OR In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with composite manufacturing in the aerospace industry is highly desirable
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively across multiple organizations and stakeholder groups

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. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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