Senior PM Specialist, Defense Programs

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Project Management Specialist (L4) in Carlsbad, CA to drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and program management. You will deliver on-time, cost-effective, high-quality results for TDL programs while balancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The role requires practical knowledge leading projects, communicating execution plans, and guiding teams in a matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 6+ years of exp or a graduate degree with 4+ years of exp.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in defense/aerospace environments is preferred.
• Strong understanding of program lifecycles, production planning, cost control and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality and program management to meet program commitments.
• Develop execution plans and manage daily execution to improve throughput, cost, and schedule.
• Coordinate Earned Value Management (EVM), risk registers, and milestone tracking with project managers.
• Lead initiatives to improve safety performance and compliance with procedures.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Earned Value Management

SAP

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

10 years equivalent experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Project Management Specialist (L4) in Carlsbad, CA to drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and program management. You will deliver on-time, cost-effective, high-quality results for TDL programs while balancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The role requires practical knowledge leading projects, communicating execution plans, and guiding teams in a matrixed environment.