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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Senior Specialist, Installation Program Manager

Project ManagementUpdated on Nov 14
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • Prior profit and loss experience across multiple disciplines, preferably in program management, contracting, procurement, and deployed support within a Department of Defense or Navy organization or related contractor organization.
  • Prior experience across Navy or Department of Defense programs, either as a support contractor or direct lead, is desired; knowledge to understand government contracts and program execution is highly desired.
  • Ability to travel approximately 25% per month, including within the continental United States and to UK locations, and to work extended hours as needed with reasonable notice.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • A Bachelor's degree and at least six years of prior relevant experience, or a graduate degree and at least four years of prior related experience; alternatively, at least ten years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

  • Review and manage installation timelines, coordinate priorities to keep field execution on track, and address delays or conflicts affecting milestones.
  • Coordinate across engineering, logistics, field teams, and customer representatives; align resources and execution plans across stakeholders; and resolve issues affecting performance or delivery.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with installation and testing of complex weapons systems in coordination with multiple industry partners.
  • Familiarity with Department of Defense program management, program development, acquisition processes, and requirements.
  • Knowledge of program management fundamentals, including earned value management reporting, leading integrated product teams, government contracting, contract development, and integrated master schedules.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project, and experience preparing presentations.
  • Familiarity with installation and testing of hardware onboard Navy platforms and at shore sites, and with U.S. Navy access and support operations.
  • Strong communication skills to support discussions with senior customer and contractor management.
  • Ability to support contract development and related contract execution of tasking.
  • Ability to work with and lead multiple support organizations, including engineering, technical services, procurement, and supply chain teams, in day-to-day execution and long-range planning.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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