Program Manager Level 5

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. seeks a Lead Program Manager (L5) in Salt Lake City with expert strategic communications and NC3 domain experience to direct large cross-functional government programs.

You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, and performance, brief senior leaders, and coordinate with business development on proposals. Travel 10-20%. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years, active US Secret clearance; TS preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Active US Secret security clearance, TS clearance preferred.
• Mastery level knowledge of Senior Leader Communications and NC3 domain, typically obtained through advanced education and practical experience in Government and/or industry.
• Viewed as an expert and/or resource within the field by peers within Government and industry. TS/SCI clearance on previous programs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively within and outside of L3Harris, including with strategic partners in industry and government.
• Conduct briefings for senior leaders and customers.
• Lead and manage through all phases from planning to execution and delivery.
• Oversee program scope, schedule, budget, and performance through effective planning, monitoring, and control.
• Partner with Business Development on key pursuits for the business area and lead proposal development efforts through negotiations and contract award.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and present comprehensive status reports covering risks, opportunities, schedule, financials, contract activity, and technical performance.
• Ensure compliance with internal policy, contractual requirements, applicable regulations, and industry standards.
• Provide leadership to a cross functional program team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Manage program risks and opportunities by developing, implementing, and tracking mitigation strategies.
• 10-20% travel required.

Skills

Senior Leader Communications

NC3 domain knowledge

Security clearance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Experience in lieu of 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: Program Manager Level 5

Job Code: 46295

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

L3 Harris is seeking a Lead Program Manager (L5) who is recognized as an expert and thought leader in 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.

• Conduct briefings for senior leaders and customers.

• Lead and manage through all phases from planning to execution and delivery.

• Oversee program scope, schedule, budget, and performance through effective planning, monitoring, and control.

• Partner with Business Development on key pursuits for the business area and lead proposal development efforts through negotiations and contract award.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, and subcontractors.

• Prepare and present comprehensive status reports covering risks, opportunities, schedule, financials, contract activity, and technical performance.

• Ensure compliance with internal policy, contractual requirements, applicable regulations, and industry standards.

• Provide leadership to a cross functional program team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.

• Manage program risks and opportunities by developing, implementing, and tracking mitigation strategies.

• 10-20% travel required.

• Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

• Active US Secret security clearance, TS clearance preferred.

• 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.

• Viewed as an expert and/or resource within the field by peers within Government and industry. TS/SCI clearance on previous programs is highly desirable.

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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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