Senior Program Leader for Complex Defense Initiatives

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 133,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Principal Program Manager to lead large, complex programs with minimal oversight.

The role emphasizes monitoring performance, schedules, budgets, and guiding IPTs while ensuring compliance with policies and audits. The position requires a Top Secret clearance and a strong background in DoD or IC programs, with extensive program-management experience and leadership capabilities across multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance required.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years of experience or Graduate Degree with 10+ years, or 16 years of experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead cross-functional IPTs and teams.
• Monitor program performance, schedule, and milestones.
• Lead program proposal efforts and compliance activities.
• Support EVM, budgeting, financial analyses, and reporting.
• Manage risks, opportunities, and change management processes.
• Coordinate with functional offices to enable program support and compliance.

Skills

Active Top Secret Clearance

Program management experience

Leadership & communication

Earned Value Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 12 years experience

Graduate Degree + 10 years experience

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Principal Program Manager to lead large, complex programs with minimal oversight.

The role emphasizes monitoring performance, schedules, budgets, and guiding IPTs while ensuring compliance with policies and audits. The position requires a Top Secret clearance and a strong background in DoD or IC programs, with extensive program-management experience and leadership capabilities across multi-disciplinary teams.