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Job Title: Senior Associate, Program Management

Job Location:Riyadh, Saudia Arabia

Job Schedule:9/80

The Communication & Spectrum Dominance Segment of L3Harris is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Senior Associate, Program Management to support and lead strategic programs within the Tactical Communications portfolio in Saudi Arabia. This role is based in Riyadh and offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced communications technology while contributing to locally built and nationally significant defense programs.

The ideal candidate will play a critical role in managing complex, high-visibility programs, serving as the primary interface between internal cross-functional teams, local partners, and key Saudi customers. This position demands strong leadership, commercial acumen, and the ability to balance technical execution with business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Program Manager, you will have end-to-end responsibility for program execution, ensuring successful delivery across cost, schedule, scope, and technical performance. You will be accountable for driving program excellence while achieving key financial and customer-focused objectives:

• Oversee all phases of program management, from concept to closure.
• Manage multiple Saudi local build radio programs, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop comprehensive program plans, including schedule, budgets, staffing, and other plan elements working with the US program management team.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across various geographical locations to ensure successful program execution.
• Contribute to proposal preparation to support new business opportunities including supporting and conducting Cost reviews.
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts and contract changes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular status meetings and communications with stakeholders to keep them informed of program progress and address any issues or concerns.
• Work with Sales, Business Development, Saudi customers and suppliers and in-country Joint Venture teams to determine and identify new requirements and opportunities.
• Monitor and manage program budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and financial tracking.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Knowledge of ITAR and international Export Compliance regulations.
• Understanding of international shipping terms (Incoterms)
• International travel (to the middle east region and United States) and ability to travel to different cities within Saudi Arabia up to 20% time.
• This role involves working across different time zones to coordinate with global teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years prior related experience.
• Proven experience in program or project management, ideally within defense, aerospace, or complex technology programs.
• Strong understanding of cost, schedule, and performance management.
• Experience working with international or Middle East customers strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a multicultural, cross-functional environment.

Due to the nature of our work many our roles require a Saudi nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in Saudi Arabia and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.