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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Sr. Specialist - Program Management

Program ManagementUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience running programs in the defense and aerospace industry and managing contracts for the US Department of Defense.
  • Experience managing Direct Commercial Sales programs.
  • Experience managing complex integrated systems programs.
  • Experience managing multiple subcontractors.
  • Experience managing program budgets greater than $5 million.
  • General knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements, and Defense Priorities and Allocations System rated contracts.
  • Ability to obtain a US security clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least six years of prior relevant program management experience, or a graduate degree with at least four years of prior related experience; alternatively, at least ten years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Ability to travel within the US up to 20%.

Responsibilities

  • Manage cost, revenue, cash, and schedule requirements of complex Department of Defense programs from proposal through completion of the period of performance.
  • Ensure resources, including engineering, manpower, subcontracts, and line items, are available to support internal and external delivery targets.
  • Define deliverables and guide internal teams.
  • Formulate and execute long-term plans for cost and profit control.
  • Assist the Sales team in securing new orders, formulating requirements, and expediting orders.
  • Work with customers to determine needs, requirements, and new business opportunities.
  • Provide strategic leadership for program management activities.
  • Drive the establishment and monitoring of key performance indicators for cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance throughout all program lifecycle phases, from kickoff through production.
  • Prepare and present comprehensive reports on project status, financials, and performance to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Define the scope of work, including program deliverables, to guide an internal cross-functional team.
  • Participate in negotiating contracts and contract changes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience managing complex programs, including development or system integration.
  • Technical background.
  • Project Management Institute certification and Earned Value Management experience.
  • Experience applying advanced technical and business principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to solve a variety of technical and business problems.

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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