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Lead, Program Management

Salt Lake City, Utah
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a Program Manager to lead program execution and proposal efforts in support of the Common Data Links – International business area. The Program Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule, resources, and performance of assigned programs, as well as leading responses to customer quote requests. The role requires strong leadership, team building, and communication skills to establish trust with internal teams, customers, and peers, and to communicate with confidence through regular presentations and status updates to leadership.

Essential Functions:

  • Serve as a subject matter expert with comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of program management.
  • Represent all aspects of program execution and capture management for designated region.
  • Direct all phases for programs in the designated region, from inception through completion.
  • Drive execution across programs in the region to achieve key business and financial (P&L) objectives.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for program activities in the region, leading reviews to discuss cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk.
  • Manage external relationships with government agencies, prime contractors, and international customers.
  • Lead program risk management activities to identify, assess, and mitigate risks affecting cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Oversee key performance indicators related to cost, schedule, and performance requirements across the full program life cycle, including development, implementation, and operations.
  • Develop and maintain a proactive risk management program.
  • Manage program budgets and ensure accurate financial execution and forecasting.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and company policies and procedures.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.

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:

  • Knowledge of communication and data link products.
  • Experience managing programs using EVMS principles.
  • Experience leading cross-functional, product-based programs for international customers.
  • Experience managing multiple phases of the program life cycle (Bid & Proposal, Development, Production, Sustainment).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and build relationships with geographically dispersed teams.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in one or more additional languages.

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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.

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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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