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Job Title: Manager, Program Finance  

Job Code: 34582

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

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

L3Harris is seeking an experienced Program Finance Manager to lead a high‑performing finance team within a key business area. This role is a strategic partner to the Business Area Director, responsible for driving financial performance, shaping strategy, and fostering a culture where people and processes continually improve.

You will oversee all aspects of program financial management — from P&L performance to forecasting, EVMS, and pricing — while developing a strong, engaged finance organization. The ideal candidate brings leadership maturity, critical thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively across Program Management, Operations, and Engineering.

Essential Functions:

• Partner with the Business Area Director to drive financial strategy and deliver performance across orders, sales, operating income, and cash
• Translate financial insights into clear recommendations that influence senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders
• Ensure compliance and accuracy of time‑phased budgets, schedules, and Earned Value (EV) reporting
• Provide weekly analysis of performance drivers and forecast impacts
• Lead talent development efforts: set clear goals, create accountability, and build an engaged, high‑performing team
• Allocate talent and resources to support current business needs and improvement initiatives
• Champion continuous improvement and streamline processes aligned to business objectives
• Establish and track KPIs to monitor performance and drive operational excellence
• Partner with proposal teams to ensure accurate pricing and proactive management of risks and opportunities
• Communicate expectations and ensure consistent application of company policies
• Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment with strong attention to detail

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires comprehensive level knowledge of job area. May have in-depth knowledge of project management.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to adapt financial processes to evolving regulations and business conditions
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Proven leadership experience in finance within the defense industry, including oversight of complex programs and strategic financial initiatives
• Experience with SAP
• Familiarity with COBRA and other EVMS toolsets
• Knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition
• Advanced Excel skills

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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