Senior Program Manager Defense & Satellite Systems

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a Senior Specialist, Program Management to lead end-to-end program execution from start‑up to delivery, interfacing with customers, leadership, and cross‑functional teams.

The role shapes strategy, manages cost, schedule, and performance to meet contract requirements. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience (or a Graduate degree with 4+ years); experience managing technology development programs, led

Qualifications

• Experience leading technology development programs.
• Experience leading cross-disciplined teams of 15+ people.
• Experience managing subcontractors and suppliers in a performance-based environment.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).

Responsibilities

• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance across all lifecycle phases.
• Identify risks and develop actions to minimize impacts.
• Coordinate plans, schedules, subcontractor agreements, and program documents.
• Monitor supplier activities and align them with financial performance.
• Provide clear program status, changes, and performance updates to stakeholders.
• Develop growth opportunities for the product line or portfolio.
• Prepare program proposals, scopes, budgets, and contractual terms.

Skills

Technology program management

Cross-disciplinary leadership

Subcontractor management

Earned Value Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 6 years experience; Graduate Degree + 4 years

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a Senior Specialist, Program Management to lead end-to-end program execution from start‑up to delivery, interfacing with customers, leadership, and cross‑functional teams.

The role shapes strategy, manages cost, schedule, and performance to meet contract requirements. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience (or a Graduate degree with 4+ years); experience managing technology development programs, led