Lead, Program Management

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a results-driven Lead, Program Management in Carlsbad, CA. This role leads cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, contracts, and finance to deliver complex defense programs on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include developing program plans, managing cost, schedule, risk, and external relationships with government and prime contractors, while maintaining compliance and communicating progress to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (or higher) degree with 10+ years relevant program management experience.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, contracts, and finance.
• Develop and execute program plans with schedules, milestones, and resource allocations.
• Manage budget, risk, and performance to meet cost and schedule goals.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's 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: Lead, Program Management

Job Code: 41661

Job Location: On-site -Carlsbad, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Off every other Friday)

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a strong Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the execution of programs for the NextGen Tactical Datalinks (Link 16) business area.The Program Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule, resourcing, and performance of assigned programs by leading teams including Product Line/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:

• Develop and execute program plans that include schedules, milestones, procurement, logistics, and resource allocation.
• Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial (P&L) objectives.
• 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 budget management and financial execution of the program.
• Develop and manage accurate programmatic and financial forecasts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and company policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, Graduate Degree with a minimum of 8 years of related experience, or 14 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Link 16 Tactical Datalinks and products.
• Experience managing programs using EVMS principles.
• 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).
• 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 $127,0500 - $236,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, educationassistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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