Specialist, Program Manager

Job Title: Spec, Program Manager (Advanced Systems)

Job Code: 44233

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Off every other Friday)

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Specialist, Program Manager to support the proposal and execution of Advanced Systems development and production programs. This position requires proficient knowledge of program management practices and practical experience coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve program cost, schedule, and technical objectives.

Working under general supervision, the Program Manager will manage assigned programs, projects, or processes and contribute to program activities from capture and proposal development through execution, sustainment, and closeout. The role involves collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, finance, contracts, and other functional teams to support technologies that meet warfighter needs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate accountability, sound judgment, and effective communication with stakeholders within and outside the department. Responsibilities include explaining program processes and procedures, providing program status updates to management, recommending improvements, and supporting new business pursuits aligned with organizational growth objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and execute assigned development and production programs under general supervision, using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) methodology and tools to monitor cost, schedule, and performance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, finance, and contracts, to meet program requirements and operational targets.

• Manage assigned program activities across applicable lifecycle phases, including capture, proposal development, negotiation support, planning, execution, sustainment, and closeout, consistent with company processes and procedures.

• Identify and analyze program issues, risks, and opportunities; recommend solutions based on prior experience and input from relevant functional teams.

• Recommend and implement moderate improvements to program processes, tools, and practices to enhance effectiveness and support cost reduction.

• Communicate program status, risks, potential issues, and recommended actions to management and other stakeholders.

• Coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, explain program processes, and support issue resolution.

• Support new business pursuits and lead assigned proposal activities for Department of Defense customers and contractors.

• Provide guidance to team members and, as assigned, delegate tasks and review work products to support program objectives.

• Travel approximately 15% of the time, as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Current, active Secret security clearance and the ability and willingness to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient knowledge of program management practices, with practical experience managing projects or program activities.

• Hands-on experience applying EVMS methodology and tools.

• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain processes and procedures and present program status to stakeholders.
• Engineering background, technical experience, or a degree in business or engineering.
• Program management or related experience within a Department of Defense environment.
• Knowledge of unmanned aircraft system (UAS) data links and satellite communications (SATCOM) terminals.
• Familiarity with military communications systems.
• Military or Intelligence Community experience.
• Experience supporting competitive proposals, customer coordination, and new business pursuits.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and collaborate across functional areas.