Lead, Program Management

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in defense seeks a Lead Program Manager located in Salt Lake City, UT. This role manages complex project initiatives related to Strategic Communications and Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3). Candidates should possess extensive experience in the field and hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree supplemented by relevant experience. An active Top Secret clearance is required. The firm promotes a supportive work environment focused on professional growth and values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 9 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 7 years prior experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively within L3Harris and with strategic partners.
• Influence senior leadership to adopt new concepts.
• Conduct briefings for senior leaders and customers.
• Ensure program quality, cost, schedule, and performance.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop actionable strategies.

Skills

Leadership and influencing skills

Strategic planning

Advanced problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 9 years experience or Master's Degree with 7 years experience

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: 33973

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a Lead Program Manager who is recognized as an expert and thought leader in the area of Strategic Communications and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3). Leverages broad experience in acquisition, deployment and operation of strategic communications systems within the U.S. Government. Responsible for managing large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the U.S. Government and L3Harris, involving large cross-functional teams. Communicates within and outside of L3Harris to influence leadership to accept new practices, approaches, and concepts. Develops or champions new systems, concepts, or technologies. Recommends tactics and strategies that directly impact the achievement of overall government and L3Harris goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Communicate effectively within and outside of L3Harris, including with strategic partners in industry and government.
• Influence senior leadership and stakeholders to adopt new concepts, practices, and approaches.
• Conduct briefings for senior leaders and customers with demonstrated expertise in NC3 systems architecture.
• Recommend tactics and strategies that impact short-term (1–2 years) and long-term (3–5 years) organizational objectives.
• Propose new products, processes, policies, and standards to ensure success.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to employees across the company in Senior Leader Communications and NC3.
• Ensure program quality, cost, schedule, and performance.
• Improve existing processes and establish new systems through advanced conceptualization and problem-solving.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop actionable strategies aligned with government and L3Harris objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 9 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 7 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance

Preferred Additional Skills

• Mastery-level knowledge of Senior Leader Communications and NC3 domain, typically obtained through advanced education and practical experience in government and/or industry.
• Recognized as an expert and resource within the field by peers across government and industry.
• TS/SCI clearance on previous programs highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and champion new concepts or technologies.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proven experience in strategic planning and execution for both short-term and long-term objectives.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills with broad-based consideration of organizational impact.

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.