Senior Program Manager – Defense Systems & Customer Focus

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist, Program Management to lead a portfolio of defense-related programs in the Intel Solutions area.

The role focuses on sensor and data integration solutions across space and ground platforms, overseeing lifecycle activities from development to sustainment. The role requires coordinating with engineering, operations, contracts, and leadership to meet cost, schedule, and technical objectives while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field; 6+ years in program management or related defense discipline; or graduate degree with 4+ years of experience.
• Active experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance on defense programs.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR, DPAS, and DoW environments; EVMS and IMS familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of assigned programs, controlling cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Prepare and deliver program status reviews to leadership with financials, schedule, risk, and technical performance.
• Serve as primary customer interface and manage expectations throughout the program lifecycle.
• Establish baselines, milestones, and drive corrective actions for variances.
• Maintain compliance with policies, regulations, and industry standards.

Skills

Program management

Defense industry

Customer-facing

EVMS

IMS

Leadership

Scheduling

Cost management

DoD contracts

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field

Graduate degree (optional)

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist, Program Management to lead a portfolio of defense-related programs in the Intel Solutions area.

The role focuses on sensor and data integration solutions across space and ground platforms, overseeing lifecycle activities from development to sustainment. The role requires coordinating with engineering, operations, contracts, and leadership to meet cost, schedule, and technical objectives while ensuring customer satisfaction.