Program Manager, Level 5
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT, US
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Job Title: Program Manager, Level 5 Job Code: 46295 Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3 Harris is seeking a Lead Program Manager (L5) who is recognized as an expert and thought leader in Strategic Communications and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3). Leverages broad experience in acquisition, deployment and operation of strategic communications systems within the U.S. Government. Responsible for managing large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the U.S. Government and L3Harris, involving large cross-functional teams. Communicates within and outside of L3Harris to influence leadership to accept new practices, approaches, and concepts. Develops or champions new systems, concepts, or technologies. Recommends tactics and strategies that directly impact the achievement of overall government and L3Harris goals and objectives.
Essential Functions:
- Communicate effectively within and outside of L3Harris, including with strategic partners in industry and government.
- Conduct briefings for senior leaders and customers.
- Lead and manage through all phases from planning to execution and delivery.
- Oversee program scope, schedule, budget, and performance through effective planning, monitoring, and control.
- Partner with Business Development on key pursuits for the business area and lead proposal development efforts through negotiations and contract award.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Prepare and present comprehensive status reports covering risks, opportunities, schedule, financials, contract activity, and technical performance.
- Ensure compliance with internal policy, contractual requirements, applicable regulations, and industry standards.
- Provide leadership to a cross functional program team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
- Manage program risks and opportunities by developing, implementing, and tracking mitigation strategies.
- 10-20% travel required.
Qualifications:
- 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.
- Active US Secret or TS security clearance.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Mastery level knowledge of Senior Leader Communications and NC3 domain, typically obtained through advanced education and practical experience in Government and/or industry.
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Posted 21 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job