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Lead, Program Management

Salt Lake City, Utah
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

L3 Harris is seeking a Lead Program Manager to lead programs and pursuits for space communication solutions supporting the Global Networks business area. This role will be responsible for both leading large proposals and pursuits as well as executing programs. The Program Manager will be responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of assigned programs while achieving key business results and customer satisfaction. The Program Manager will also be responsible for communication within and outside of L3Harris to influence leadership to accept new practices, approaches, and concepts. Additionally, the PM will develop strategies for capturing key pursuits, lead proposal development activities, and serve as the primary customer interface for program activities and reviews.

Essential Functions:

  • Communicate effectively within and outside of L3Harris, including with strategic partners in industry and government
  • Conduct briefings for senior leaders and customers
  • Lead and manage through all phases from planning to execution and delivery
  • Oversee program scope, schedule, budget, and performance through effective planning, monitoring, and control
  • Partner with Business Development on key pursuits for the business area and lead proposal development efforts through negotiations and contract award.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, and subcontractors
  • Prepare and present comprehensive status reports covering risks, opportunities, schedule, financials, contract activity, and technical performance
  • Ensure compliance with internal policy, contractual requirements, applicable regulations, and industry standards
  • Provide leadership to a cross functional program team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance
  • Manage program risks and opportunities by developing, implementing, and tracking mitigation strategies
  • Ability to obtain a US Top Secret clearance
  • Ability to travel 20%

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 7 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience in different phases of project and program management, from proposal and ensuing negotiations through contract award, project planning, project execution and closeout
  • Experience in proposal preparation, including developing cost estimates, schedules, and technical content, to support bids and contract negotiations
  • Excellent communication/presentation skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and various levels of management.
  • Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and its application
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including MS Project, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated experience with the program integrated master schedule (IMS), including data input/output and progress tracking on the program.
  • Experience in different phases of project and program management, from proposal and ensuing negotiations through contract award, project planning, project execution and closeout
  • Experience in proposal preparation, including developing cost estimates, schedules, and technical content, to support bids and contract negotiations
  • Excellent communication/presentation skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and various levels of management.
  • Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and its application
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including MS Project, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated experience with the program integrated master schedule (IMS), including data input/output and progress tracking on the program.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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