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Lead, Program Management

Salt Lake City, Utah, Carlsbad, California, San Diego, California
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

This position manages all phases (cost, schedule, performance) of complex electronic developmental programs ranging in size from $500K to $100M.  These programs provide Space RF communications products, Space Encryption products or airborne RF communication terminals.  We are looking for managers who can successfully work externally to satisfy our customers as well as internally to lead our development and product teams.  We are a growing and profitable business that has an outstanding culture of delivering critical products to our nation’s warfighters.

Essential Job Functions & Duties:

  • Own program performance and results from proposal through delivery and support.
  • Directly tracking and monitoring technical, contract, and cost performance to ensure requirements and budgets are being met.
  • Preparation of Program Plans including schedules, Statements of Work, Work Breakdown Structures and budgets. Must be skilled in the development of baseline budgets, work packages and integrated schedules.
  • Manage subcontractors including development of Statements of Work, participating in source selection and monitoring subcontracted efforts.
  • Participate in and co-lead proposal efforts and contract negotiations. May be required to lead a "Must Win" program proposal effort, including the development of Management Volumes, generating Basis of Estimates (BOE), and Cost Volume support.
  • Chair internal and customer program reviews.
  • Serve as the primary customer interface with responsibility for customer satisfaction while meeting all contractual and internal financial requirements including EVMS tracking when required.
  • Provide support to the Program Management Department in improvement updates of existing processes/procedures and in the generation of new processes/procedures, as required.
  • Travel expected to be less than 10% of your time

Qualifications:

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

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI
  • Experience with RF Communication, Telemetry or Encryption products. 
  • Direct program management experience with design and production of electronic products for DoD, preferably in Space, Telemetry or Encryption programs.
  • Proven track record as a team leader with a proactive approach to Program Management; willingness, ability and aptitude to take ownership of a program with minimal oversight.
  • Demonstrated experience in proposal preparation as defined above.

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 $127,500 -
$236,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New 
York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $110,500 - $205,500. 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, education assistance, 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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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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