Senior Manager, Program Management

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead classified programs and develop a team of program managers within the Global Networks Business Area. The role includes proposal development, strategic planning, customer engagement, and overall program performance across cost, schedule, and risk.

The ideal candidate will manage cross-functional teams, drive business objectives, and ensure compliance with policies and government regulations while maintaining strong communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of related experience; or Graduate Degree with 10+ years.
• 16+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Strong communication, negotiation, customer-facing, and executive-level presentation skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and its application.
• Experience with IMS planning, data input/output, and progress tracking.

Responsibilities

• Own cost, schedule, resourcing, contractual compliance, and technical performance for multiple programs.
• Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion, including design, development, integration, test, and production.
• Conduct regular program reviews covering earned value, cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk management.
• Lead briefings for senior leaders and customers with comprehensive status reporting and metrics.
• Mentor Lead Program Managers and cross-functional program teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Executive presentations

Negotiation

Program scheduling

Cost management

EVMS knowledge

IMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manager, Program Management

Job Code: 44440

Job Location: Onsite, 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 Senior Program Manager to lead classified programs while simultaneously managing and developing a team of experienced program managers within the Global Networks Business Area. The Senior Program Manager will also have responsibility for proposal development, strategic planning, customer engagement, and overall program and portfolio performance. The role owns cost, schedule, technical performance, risk posture, and customer satisfaction for assigned programs and serves as a senior leader influencing cross-functional execution. The Senior Program Manager will also be responsible for communication within and outside of L3Harris.

Essential Functions

• Own cost, schedule, resourcing, contractual compliance, and technical performance for multiple production, development, or field-support programs.
• Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion, including design concepts, criteria setting, development, integration, test, and production.
• Conduct regular program reviews covering earned value, cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk management.
• Conduct briefings for senior leaders and customers on a variety of topics to include comprehensive status reporting and program metrics.
• Manage, mentor, and provide consultative guidance to Lead Program Managers and cross-functional program teams.
• Drive achievement of business and financial objectives including orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with internal policy, contractual requirements, applicable regulations, and industry standards
• Partner with Business Development on key pursuits and lead proposal development efforts through negotiations and contract award.
• Manage program risks and opportunities by developing, implementing, and tracking mitigation strategies
• Partner with Supply Chain to manage key subcontractor activity that is critical to overall program performance
• Communicate effectively within and outside of L3Harris, including with strategic partners in industry and government
• U.S. citizenship required; Must have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance
• Up to 20% of travel may be expected

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years of related experience; or Graduate Degree with 10+ years; or 16+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication, negotiation, customer-facing, and executive-level presentation skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude in program scheduling, production program management, and cost management.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR, DPAS rated contracts, and DoW customer environments
• Experience with and knowledge of space domain platforms and customers
• An active TS/SCI clearance is highly desirable
• Strong leadership and influencing skills across diverse teams and stakeholders
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills with broad-based consideration of organizational impact
• Experience managing large development and production programs
• Experience in different phases of project and program management, from proposal and ensuing negotiations through contract award, project planning, project execution and closeout
• Excellent communication/presentation skills
• Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and its application
• Demonstrated experience with the program integrated master schedule (IMS), including data input/output and progress tracking on the program.

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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.