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Job Title: Senior Manager, Program Management

Job Code: 35430

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Senior Manager, Program Management leads the execution of complex, high‑visibility programs within the MIDS Low Volume Terminal (LVT) portfolio. This role is responsible for cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction across development, production, and sustainment efforts, including direct leadership of the U.S. Navy ACAT‑1C MIDS‑LVT program. The Senior Manager provides strategic direction, manages program‑level risks and opportunities, oversees a team of Program Managers, and engages routinely with DoD, International, and Prime Contractor customers. Success in this role requires strong leadership, disciplined program execution, and the ability to drive business results across cross‑functional teams.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the senior program leader with accountability for all phases of the program lifecycle, from capture through completion.
• 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 MRO activities.
• Conduct regular program reviews, including cost, schedule, earned value, technical performance, and risk management assessments.
• Develop competitive proposals, including annual Lot buys, follow‑on opportunities, and International market growth initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships with the MIDS International Program Office (IPO), U.S. Navy stakeholders, DoD Prime Contractors, and global partners.
• Direct financial planning and execution for the assigned program area, 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 obtain a US Secret Security clearance
• 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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience managing ACAT‑level or equivalent Government programs.
  Knowledge of Link 16 Tactical Data Links, MIDS LVT products, or related mission systems.
• Proficiency in EVMS principles and leading programs with EVM requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee geographically distributed teams.
• Strong communication, negotiation, customer‑facing, and executive‑level presentation skills.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $153,000- $284,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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