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Lead, Operations Project Manager

Salt Lake City, Utah
Full Time On-site

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Job Title: Operations Program Manager

Job Code: 37330

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description: Lead, Project Management

The Operations Project Manager (OPM) oversees all Operations efforts related to contract execution and is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring projects from beginning to end, according to strict deadlines and budgets. The OPM acts as the point of contact between Manufacturing, Procurement, Test, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Program Management. They ensure cost and schedule conformance on assigned projects by coordinating the procurement, build, and test of complex electronic systems. A successful candidate should be able to:

  • Handle stressful situations with maturity, respect, and confidence
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Be a self-starter with a track record of identifying and implementing creative solutions to complex problems
  • Demonstrate attention to detail with strong organizational skills
  • Excel in a team environment with the ability to avoid and resolve conflict
  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills
  • Excel in high-stress/high-visibility environments, including public speaking and creating formal presentations

Essential Functions:

  • Strong understanding of production budgets using Earned Value Management (EVM) to analyze, manage, and report on budget performance, including variance analysis, cost and schedule efficiency (CPI/SPI), forecasting (EAC/ETC), and stakeholder communication
  • Accurately estimate sales forecasts for labor and material
  • Coordinate with Master Schedulers and Master Planners to develop baseline production plans
  • Perform lead-time and critical path analysis on multi-level hardware builds
  • Identify and coordinate resources necessary for production efforts
  • Interface and communicate with all levels of the organization

Qualifications:

  • Requires comprehensive knowledge of the job area. May have in-depth knowledge of project management.
  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Related experience in manufacturing, production, or other highly schedule-based environments

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Demonstrated ability in financial or data analysis and monitoring
  • Demonstrated ability in business and/or technical writing, public speaking, and creating formal presentations
  • Experience using schedule management tools such as Microsoft Project
  • Experience with SAP or other ERP/MRP systems

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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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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