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Senior Manager, Program Management

Palm Bay, Florida, Herndon, Virginia, Northampton, Massachusetts, Camden, New Jersey, Anaheim, California, Millersville, Maryland
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Program Management leads the execution of this complex enterprise of our Special Communications business, specialized NTN operations and management as well as the associated field devices and special user operations. This role is responsible for cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction across operations, development, and sustainment efforts, including direct leadership of the U.S. Space Force EMSS program, Special User Field Devices and Operations. 

The Senior Manager provides strategic direction, manages program level risks and opportunities, oversees a team of Program Managers, and engages routinely with appropriate customers in the DOW and IC, as well as mission partners. The candidate will serve as the senior program leader with accountability for all phases of the program lifecycle, from capture through completion. Success in this role requires strong leadership, disciplined program execution, and the ability to drive business results across cross functional teams.

Essential Functions:

•    Own program cost, schedule, resourcing, contractual compliance, and technical performance across Firm Fixed Price and Cost-Plus programs.
•    Lead cross functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) including Engineering, Operations, Contracts, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Security.
•    Manage and mentor a team of Program Managers supporting Development, Production, and OM&S activities.
•    Conduct regular program reviews, including cost, schedule, earned value, technical performance, and risk management assessments.
•    Develop competitive proposals, follow on opportunities, and market and customer growth initiatives.
•    Develop new business initiatives, campaigns and associated road maps to drive toward AOP and JSP goals of the business.
•    Build and maintain strong customer relationships with the USSF, DOW, IC customer base as well as mission partners in this portfolio.
•    Direct financial planning and execution for the assigned portfolio, including baselines, EACs, cash management, and financial forecasting.
•    Lead continuous improvement efforts across program execution, operational efficiencies, risk mitigation, and process discipline.
Ensure adherence to all regulatory, export, safety, and corporate policies.
•    Ability to travel 25%.


Qualifications:
•    Bachelor's Degree with 12 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 10 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
•    Active TS/SCI clearance.


Preferred Additional Skills:

•    Experience with OM&S contracts.
•    Knowledge of the Iridium NTN infrastructure.
•    Proficiency in EVMS principles and leading programs with EVM requirements.
•    Strong communication, negotiation, customer facing, and executive level presentation skills.

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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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