Specialist, Program Management 1 1

L3Harris Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City seeks a Specialist, Program Management to coordinate the NGJ-LB program, manage IMS/IMP, and drive data-driven governance. You will collaborate with IPTs to enable informed decision-making, while deploying visibility tools such as Palantir Foundry and Power BI.

The role emphasizes program reviews, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to schedules, with up to 25% travel and onsite work in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with 8+ years rel. experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of three years coordinating cross-functional teams or IPTs.
• Minimum of three years using program management tools such as Microsoft Project or Jira.
• Minimum of two years preparing or supporting program briefings, reviews, or status updates.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain program structure and operating rhythm across IPTs.
• Develop and refine PM processes to improve coordination and scalability.
• Review IMS/IMP and program documentation.
• Support execution toward program financial and operational objectives.
• Maintain situational awareness across IPTs and manage risks.
• Deploy program-wide visibility tools like Palantir Foundry, Power BI, Jira, Teams, and SAP Web Intelligence.
• Coordinate internal, executive, and customer program reviews.
• Travel up to 25%.
• Ensure readiness for security clearance Day One.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Program management

Briefing/presentation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Palantir Foundry

SAP

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Jira

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: Specialist, Program Management

Job Code: 45344

Job Location: Onsite in Salt Lake City, Utah

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 Specialist, Program Management supports the Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJ‑LB) Program Performance Office by coordinating program management activities, strengthening execution discipline, and enabling structured program governance. This role manages critical program information, facilitates program reviews, and drives process automation using the Palantir Foundry platform. The position supports program alignment across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), enabling informed decision‑making through data‑driven insights and consistent communication.

Essential Functions

• Establish and maintain program structure, processes, and operating rhythm across IPTs and support organizations.
• Develop and refine program management processes to improve coordination and scalability.
• Review and monitor program plans, Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Integrated Master Plans (IMP), and program documentation.
• Support execution toward program financial and operational objectives.
• Maintain situational awareness across IPTs, identifying interdependencies and risks requiring resolution.
• Deploy and maintain program‑wide visibility tools, including Palantir Foundry, Power BI, Jira, Microsoft Teams, and SAP Web Intelligence.
• Build automated workflows and integrated data pipelines through Palantir Foundry.
• Manage preparation and coordination for internal, executive, and customer program reviews.
• Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration to address program challenges.
• Travel: Up to 25 percent.
• Active U.S. Secret Clearance required Day One.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience coordinating cross‑functional teams or Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Minimum of three years of experience using program management tools or systems such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Minimum of two years of experience preparing or supporting program briefings, reviews, or status updates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Palantir Foundry, SAP, Microsoft Project, and Power BI.
• Experience preparing executive‑level or customer‑facing briefings.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) or Integrated Master Plan (IMP) development.
• Experience supporting proposal development or Basis‑of‑Estimate (BOE) preparation.
• Experience supporting production readiness or manufacturing readiness assessments.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Control Account Manager (CAM) experience preferred.
• Knowledge of contract types such as Firm‑Fixed‑Price (FFP), Cost‑Plus‑Incentive‑Fee (CPIF), or Fixed‑Price‑Incentive‑Fee (FPIF).

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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