Senior Program Manager, Defense Programs (9/80)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Specialist, Program Manager to support the MK72 programs. You will lead planning, execution, strategy, and delivery with a focus on cost, schedule, and technical performance.

The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing customer reviews, and guiding proposal development, negotiations, and definitizations. Occasional travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of program management experience.
• Graduate degree with at least 4 years of related program management experience.
• 10 years of prior related program management experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal direction, this position provides general program direction, control, and coordination.
• Responsible for management and contract performance of a program or elements of a program.
• Responsible for multi-functional or complex programs.
• Manages and directs assigned programs, which includes defining and understanding program scope, managing overall schedules and budget in accordance with applicable contractual and L3Harris policies.
• Assures through the assigned program team that contract performance responsibility is properly delegated to performing organizations and outside suppliers.
• Provides the primary L3Harris interface with the customer.
• Develops and implements plans for follow-on production programs including proposal development, submittal, negotiation, and definitization.
• Participates in the forecast of awards/margins and sales/profit for assigned programs as part of the L3Harris business planning cycle as required.
• Provides guidance and assistance to the project team in meeting established schedules or to resolve complex technical or operations problems.
• Responsible for effectively utilizing functional organizations to integrate research and development, production, quality assurance, test, production support, procurement, contractual and financial data.
• Supports Lead PMO in communications with the customer and is accountable for the successful accomplishment of all contractual requirements.
• Up to 25% business travel to other L3Harris and customer sites.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Graduate degree

PMI certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Specialist, Program Manager to support the MK72 programs. You will lead planning, execution, strategy, and delivery with a focus on cost, schedule, and technical performance.

The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing customer reviews, and guiding proposal development, negotiations, and definitizations. Occasional travel up to 25% may be required.