Sr. Spec, Program Management

L3Harris; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Camden, AR, is seeking a Senior Specialist, Program Manager to lead production SRM and warhead programs. This role entails planning, execution, strategy, and coordination across production, supply chain, and program teams.

The position requires strong program management, DoD contracting knowledge, and leadership to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance. The role involves customer engagement, proposal development, and capacity planning with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with minimum 6 years of related experience; graduate degree with 4+ years preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of related experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of programs: planning, execution, strategy, and management.
• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance for designated project areas.
• Act as customer contact for program activities and lead reviews for proposal development and execution.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure on‑time, on‑budget deliveries.
• Proposal lead for follow‑on production efforts and funding requests.

Skills

Program management

Customer coordination

Financial management

DoD contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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: Sr. Spec, Program Management

Job Code: 47250

Job Location: Camden, AR

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

The Propulsion Systems Segment of L3Harris is currently seeking an experienced Sr. Specialist, Program Manager for production solid rocket motor (SRM) and warhead (WH) programs. This role will be located at our Camden, AR facility. The Program Manager will assist in leading all phases of programs: planning, execution, strategy, and management. Drives program action to achieve business and financial objectives for orders, revenue, profit, and cash flow for production programs. Responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance for designated project areas working with a program product manager to achieve results. Acts as customer contact for program activities, leading review sessions with customers for assigned aspects of proposal development, negotiations, and execution. Assists in coordinating program support, production, and supply chain teams to ensure on time and on budget deliveries. Proposal lead for all follow‑on production efforts and any additional funding required for capacity, tooling, maintenance, or obsolescence.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for management and contract performance of a program or elements of a program.
• Leads internal and external IPTs assuring clear communication and planning across all functions
• Manages and directs assigned program, which includes defining and understanding program scope, managing overall schedules and budget in accordance with applicable contractual and L3Harris policies. Ensures adherence to the customer Statement of Work/Technical Data Package.
• Assures through the assigned program team that contract performance responsibility is properly delegated to performing organizations and outside suppliers.
• Develops and implements plans for follow‑on production programs including proposal development, submittal, negotiation, and definitization.
• Provides guidance and assistance to the project team in meeting established schedules and 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.
• Drive innovative solutions for program challenges including cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Review potential contract scope changes and advise management and customers of impacts.
• Support capacity expansion to improve product deliveries.
• Experience with DoD contract execution and associated contract types.
• Understanding of DPAS regulations per 15 CFR.
• Experience with the Earned Value Management System framework.
• Extensive knowledge of manpower planning, forecasting, bids and proposals, milestone scheduling, PM tools, and financial management.
• Understanding of material obsolescence per DMSMS SD-22 and associated OMRP efforts.
• Up to 25% business travel to other L3Harris and customer sites.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification.
• Demonstrated managerial level of leadership.
• Extensive knowledge of financial management and business development practices.
• Experience with DoD contract execution.
• Significant proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) in developing plans, schedules, financial/manpower analyses, and review packages for customer and L3H Leadership.

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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