Sr. Spec, Program Management

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Sr Spec, Program Mgmt to lead Global Hawk program efforts within the ISR Networks business area. You will manage cost, schedule, resourcing, and performance while coordinating with Program Mgmt, Engineering, Operations, Contracts, Legal, Finance, and Quality across the life cycle.

The role requires a DoD Secret Clearance, leadership, and strong communication skills, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience; graduate degree with 4+ years preferred.
• DoD Secret Clearance required.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional teams across PM, engineering, operations, contracts, and finance.
• Direct all program phases from inception to completion.
• Drive cost, schedule, and performance to meet objectives.
• Develop growth strategies for the portfolio and manage risk.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

EVMS

DoD contracting

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 Mgmt

Job Code: 41474

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT or San Diego

Job Schedule: 9/80-Every other Friday off

L3Harris is seeking a strong Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the execution of Global Hawk programs within the ISR Networks business area. The Program Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule, resourcing, and performance of assigned programs by leading teams including Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Contracts, Legal, Finance, Quality, Security, and others. Program Managers are expected to demonstrate team building, leadership, and communication skills by building relationships of trust with their teams, customers, peers, and leadership, and to effectively communicate with confidence including regular presentations and status updates to leadership.

Essential Functions:

• Subject matter expert with comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of program management.
• Direct all phases of the program from inception through completion.
• Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial (P&L) objectives.
• Drive growth strategy to sustain and capture new growth business within the assigned portfolio.
• Acts as primary contact for program activities, leading program review sessions discuss cost, schedule, technical performance and risk.
• Manage external relationships with the Government, Prime Contractors, and International customers.
• Leads Program Risk Management to identify and mitigate risks that could impact program technical, cost and schedule performance.
• Responsible for managing and driving key performance indicators of cost, schedule, and performance requirements of programs through the life-cycle phases of development, implementation, and operations to meet and exceed objectives.
• Lead development and maintenance of an active and proactive risk management program.
• Responsible for budget management and financial execution of the program.
• Develop and manage accurate programmatic and financial forecasts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in new business growth and capture.
• Knowledge of datalink products utilized in unmanned ISR platforms.
• Familiarity with military communications systems is desired.
• Experience with FMS and DCS contracts.
• Experience managing programs using EVMS principles.
• Spares and MRO repairs management is a plus.
• Knowledge of/prior experience in military aviation.
• Experience managing cross-functional product-based programs for the Government, DoD Primes, and International Customers.
• Experience with multiple phases of the program capture & execution lifecycle (Bid & Proposal, Development, Production, Sustainment).
• Ability to lead and develop relationships with geographically dispersed teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California,Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $106,500 - $197,500.This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, educationassistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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