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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 who is recognized as an expert and thought leader in the area of Strategic Communications and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3). Leverages broad experience in acquisition, deployment and operation of strategic communications systems within the U.S. Government.   Responsible for managing large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the U.S. Government and L3Harris, involving large cross-functional teams. Communicates within and outside of L3Harris to influence leadership to accept new practices, approaches, and concepts. Develops or champions new systems, concepts, or technologies. Recommends tactics and strategies that directly impact the achievement of overall government and L3Harris goals and objectives

Essential Functions:

  • Communicate effectively within and outside of L3Harris, including with strategic partners in industry and government.
  • Influence senior leadership and stakeholders to adopt new concepts, practices, and approaches.
  • Conduct briefings for senior leaders and customers with demonstrated expertise in NC3 systems architecture.
  • Recommend tactics and strategies that impact short-term (1–2 years) and long-term (3–5 years) organizational objectives.
  • Propose new products, processes, policies, and standards to ensure success.
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and training to employees across the company in Senior Leader Communications and NC3.
  • Ensure program quality, cost, schedule, and performance.
  • Improve existing processes and establish new systems through advanced conceptualization and problem-solving.
  • Perform root cause analysis and develop actionable strategies aligned with government and L3Harris objectives.

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.
  • Active Top Secret clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Mastery-level knowledge of Senior Leader Communications and NC3 domain, typically obtained through advanced education and practical experience in government and/or industry.
  • Recognized as an expert and resource within the field by peers across government and industry.
  • TS/SCI clearance on previous programs highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and champion new concepts or technologies.
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills across diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Proven experience in strategic planning and execution for both short-term and long-term objectives.
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills with broad-based consideration of organizational impact.

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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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