Lead, Program Manager

L3Harris; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Greenville, TX, is seeking a Lead, Program Manager to direct large, complex, high-visibility programs with cross-functional teams. You will provide end-to-end leadership, oversee planning, execution, budgeting, and performance against cost, schedule, and technical goals.

The role requires strong financial acumen, experience in aerospace or defense, and an active security clearance. You will mentor junior managers and coordinate with customers to drive successful delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience in project/program management.
• Clearance: Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, engineering, or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong background in financial planning and forecasting required.
• Experience working directly with Customer, Company Sr. Management, and Functional Groups.
• Experience with SAP financial reporting data and material processes.
• Knowledge of bidding and forecasting tools including EEST, LTS, MTS, PWAG, and ECR/MCR.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Experience in Commercial and Military Aviation/Aerospace products development and production.
• Experience managing aircraft integration or maintenance efforts.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System.
• Experience driving metrics and identifying trends.
• Experience with compliance to and execution of policies, procedures, and process.
• Experience with continuous improvement through all program phases.
• Microsoft Office Tools proficiency

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex, and high-visibility programs or projects with significant cross-functional coordination requirements.
• Provide end-to-end project leadership including planning, execution, business operations, risk management, and financial oversight.
• Deliver against cost, schedule, and performance objectives and mentor other program managers.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and manage multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
• Drive all phases of aircraft requirements and modification installation planning from inception through completion.
• Negotiate contracts and contract changes in collaboration with functional groups.
• Interact with customers and senior management to discuss cost and technical performance for seamless execution.

Skills

Finance data analysis

Excel skills

Stakeholder communication

Multi-tasking

Project leadership

Cost management

Budgeting & forecasting

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP financial reporting

EEST

LTS

MTS

PWAG

ECR/MCR

IMS

Earned Value Management

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: 42113

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Lead, Program Manager is responsible for leading large, complex, and high-visibility programs or projects with significant cross-functional coordination requirements. This role provides end-to-end project leadership, including planning, execution, business operations, risk management, financial oversight, stakeholder communication, and delivery against cost, schedule, and performance objectives. This position serves as a leader and trusted partner to internal and external stakeholders and may mentor less experienced program managers across the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Basic understanding of finance, accounting, or business operations

• Ability to analyze and organize financial data

• Strong Excel and reporting skills

• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or government contracting environment

• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools

• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, or cost performance analysis

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines

• Ability to work overtime to support aggressive schedules

• Manages preparation of proposals, and specifications of contract for periodic maintenance, aircraft requirements, and other aircraft configuration paperwork.

• Responsible for analyzing bids, plus assisting in development of deliverables, schedule, and performance Statement of Work (SOW).

• Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of program.

• Responsible for Subcontractors supporting the fleet in Depot/PDM at LHX Greenville Proper.

• Acts as primary customer contact for program maintenance activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost and technical performance to ensure seamless execution.

• Drives all phases of aircraft requirements and modification installation planning and execution from inception through completion.

• Drives program planning to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs.

• Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.

• Works with Functions assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas to identify areas of improvement for systems and processes.

• Effectively communicates with all levels of co-workers, senior management, and customer.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience in project/program management, or graduate degree with 7 years of related experience.

• Clearance: Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret

• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, engineering, or other highly regulated industries

• Strong background in financial planning and forecasting required.

• with engineering, manufacturing, and management personnel.

• Demonstrated experience working directly/professionally with the Customer, Company Sr. Management, and Functional Groups

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with SAP financial reporting data and material processes.

• Knowledge of functional bidding and forecasting tools including EEST, Labor Tracking System (LTS), Material Tracking System (MTS), Project Work Authorization Generator (PWAG), and Engineering/Manufacturing Change Requests (ECR/MCR).

• Experienced and comfortable briefing to high-level customer strongly desired.

• Ability to read and interpret Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).

• Experience in Commercial and Military Aviation/Aerospace products development and production.

• Experience managing aircraft integration or aircraft maintenance efforts.

• Experience with Earned Value Management System.

• Experience driving metrics and identifying trends.

• Experience with compliance to and execution of policies, procedures, and process.

• Experience with continuous improvement effort through all phases of program execution.

• Microsoft Office Tools proficiency

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.