Global Defense Program Lead – International cUAS

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Nashville seeks a Principal Program Manager to lead international counter-UAS programs, liaising with Middle East customers and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery, risk management, and satisfied stakeholders.

The role requires 12+ years in defense program management, experience with complex hardware/software programs, and ability to travel internationally. A U.S. Secret Clearance is preferred, with strong leadership and strategic growth skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of program management experience supporting defense, aerospace, or national security programs.
• Minimum 10 years experience managing complex hardware and software development and production programs.
• Minimum 10 years experience executing programs for international customers, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), or Direct Commercial Sales (DCS).
• Minimum 10 years experience managing programs involving integrated weapon systems, mission systems, sensors, communications, or air defense technologies.
• Minimum 10 years experience managing cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer relationships simultaneously.
• Ability to travel internationally and support customer engagements in the Middle East.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance.

Responsabilités

• Lead execution of international cUAS programs from contract award through delivery, fielding, and sustainment.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for Middle East defense customers and key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), cost forecasts, risk registers, and program execution plans.
• Manage program scope, cost, schedule, and technical performance to achieve contractual commitments and financial objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Test, and Field Operations.
• Drive risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution across the program lifecycle.
• Support customer demonstrations, operational evaluations, training events, and fielding activities.
• Lead program reviews, executive briefings, customer status meetings, and milestone reviews.
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier performance to ensure delivery commitments are met.
• Support proposal development, capture activities, Basis of Estimate (BOE) development, and transition from capture to execution.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, export regulations, security requirements, and company policies.
• Support strategic growth initiatives and expansion of international cUAS capabilities and product offerings.

Connaissances

Executive leadership

PMP certification

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management, or related discipline

Master's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Description du poste

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Nashville seeks a Principal Program Manager to lead international counter-UAS programs, liaising with Middle East customers and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery, risk management, and satisfied stakeholders.

The role requires 12+ years in defense program management, experience with complex hardware/software programs, and ability to travel internationally. A U.S. Secret Clearance is preferred, with strong leadership and strategic growth skills.