Senior Specialist, Program Management

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Specialist, Program Management to lead mid-to-large programs, coordinating scope, schedule, cost and risk with cross-functional teams to meet contractual objectives.

The role drives day-to-day program execution, prepares forecasts and EACs, and communicates with customers and internal leadership. A Bachelor's degree and significant PM experience are required; security clearance may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum six (6) years of prior relevant program management experience; Graduate Degree with four (4) years preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, at least ten (10) years of relevant program management experience.
• Experience managing complex development programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work with customers and executive management.
• Experience with schedule development, critical path management, risk management, and Earned Value Management.
• Understanding of Maestro and Oracle ERP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supports program direction, coordination, and execution of development and/or production programs under PM leadership.
• Tracks schedules, monitors budgets, and ensures execution aligns with contractual requirements.
• Coordinates with functional teams to communicate and execute contract responsibilities.
• Assists in preparing program forecasts and Estimates at Complete (EAC).
• Tracks performance metrics and helps resolve schedule, cost, and technical issues.
• Provides day-to-day guidance across program team members to support schedules and issue resolution.
• Works with engineering, production, quality, and finance to support program execution.
• Supports customer communications and program reviews; interfaces with customers and leadership.

Skills

Complex development programs

Customer and executive management

Schedule development

Critical path management

Risk management / EVMS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Ten years PM experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Maestro

Oracle ERP

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high‑performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work‑life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Specialist Program Management

Job Code: 46744

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description

The Senior Specialist, Program Management is responsible for supporting the execution of moderate to large size, risk, and complexity programs under the direction of the Senior Manager, Program Management. This role partners with cross‑functional teams to coordinate program activities, monitor performance to plan, and help ensure contractual objectives are achieved. The Senior Specialist drives day‑to‑day program execution, assists in managing scope, schedule, cost, and risk, and contributes to successful customer and internal stakeholder communication.

Essential Functions

• Supports overall program direction, coordination, and execution of development and/or production programs under the leadership of the Senior Manager, Program Management.
• Assists with management of assigned program activities, including understanding program scope, tracking schedules, monitoring budgets, and ensuring execution aligns with contractual requirements
• Coordinates with functional organizations to help ensure contract performance responsibilities are properly communicated and executed by the performing teams.
• Assists in the preparation of program forecasts and Estimates at Complete (EAC)
• Tracks program performance metrics and helps identify, elevate, and resolve schedule, cost, and technical issues affecting execution.
• Provides day‑to‑day guidance and coordination across program team members to support established schedules and resolve routine to moderately complex operational issues.
• Works effectively with functional organizations including engineering, production, quality, test, production support, procurement, contracts, and finance to support program execution.
• Supports customer communications and internal program reviews; may serve as an interface with customer representatives and internal leadership
• Prepares program status reports, risk/opportunity updates, action item trackers, and other documentation required to support program management reviews.
• Assists with risk and opportunity management activities, including identification, documentation, mitigation planning, and status tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum six (6) years of prior relevant program management experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of four (4) years of prior related program management experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of ten (10) years of prior related program management experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience managing complex development programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with customers and executive management.
• Experience with schedule development, critical path management, risk management, and Earn Value Management.
• Understanding and experience with Maestro and AR’s Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning is desirable.
• Experience with manufacturing and/or manufacturing coordination/planning/schedule is desired.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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