Lead Program Manager, Resilient Maritime Strike

L3Harris Technologies
San Ysidro, California 92173 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 02, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Summary

    L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

    L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

    Job Title:

    Lead Program Manager, Resileint Maritime Strike

    Job Code:

    38041

    Job Location:

    Salt Lake City, UT

    or

    San Diego, CA (must be currently located in San Diego County)

    Job Schedule:

    9/80; Every other Friday off

    L3Harris' Communication Systems segment is currently seeking a Lead, Program Management to join our team. This position can be based at our Salt Lake City, UT or San Diego, CA facilities. NOTEFor San Diego candidates, you must be physically located in San Diego.

    The Lead Program Manager is responsible for directing all phases of programs from inception through completion, with emphasis on Capture and Development, and involve engagements with multiple USG organizations (including Navy Integrated Warfare Center) and primes, as well as extensive Sub-Contractor Interface in cooperation with L3Harris Subcontracts Management. The PM will manage competitive pursuits, shape follow on value added ECPs, lead development programs with intent to transitioning to programs of record. Target programs include Navy's Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) and Resilient Air Traffic Control initiatives. The PM will champion program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow with ultimate responsibility of the cost, schedule and technical performance of programs.

    Essential Functions:

    • Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract

    • Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes

    • Strong negotiation skills, with ability to work toward win-win solutions

    • Leverages broad experience in shaping, developing and demonstrating for the government to recommend tactics and strategies that directly impact the achievement of overall government and L3Harris goals and objectives

    • Strong relationship builder and communicator; Communicates effectively within and outside of L3Harris, including strategic partners in industry and government

    • Gains and maintains high trust and confidence with customers, L3Harris leadership and program teams regarding matters of substantial importance to the government and L3Harris.

    • Provides leadership across the business area with developing solutions for technology insertion and refresh for up and coming or established platforms which include LOS and BLOS communications

    • Extensively analyzes problems to seek understanding of the root cause of the problem, including broad-based consideration of relevant variables

    • Strong technical and business background to evaluate and adjust win strategies, and proactively make recommendations to leadership

    • Develops specific courses of action in program execution and capture planning, that yield predictable results and profitable return on investment

    • Strong technical and business background to evaluate and adjust win strategies and proactively make recommendations to leadership to achieve desired business and financial outcomes.

    • Demonstrated experience managing major supplier partners and subcontracts to perform

    • Extensive Experience with earned value program management and risk management.

    • Experience leading matrixed organizations.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 9 years relevant experience OR Graduate Degree and minimum of 7 years relevant experience is preferred

    • Current or in-scope Secret security clearance w/TS eligibilty

    • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (up to 20%)

    Preferred Additional Skills:

    • Experience with earned value program management and risk management

    • Current or in-scope TS/SCI security clearance

    • Ability to gain Special Access (SAP) security clearance

    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 $

    127,500-$236,500

    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.

    LI-PD2

    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.

    Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

    By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

    L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish

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  • Job Description

    L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

    L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

    Job Title:

    Lead Program Manager, Resileint Maritime Strike

    Job Code:

    38041

    Job Location:

    Salt Lake City, UT

    or

    San Diego, CA (must be currently located in San Diego County)

    Job Schedule:

    9/80; Every other Friday off

    L3Harris' Communication Systems segment is currently seeking a Lead, Program Management to join our team. This position can be based at our Salt Lake City, UT or San Diego, CA facilities. NOTEFor San Diego candidates, you must be physically located in San Diego.

    The Lead Program Manager is responsible for directing all phases of programs from inception through completion, with emphasis on Capture and Development, and involve engagements with multiple USG organizations (including Navy Integrated Warfare Center) and primes, as well as extensive Sub-Contractor Interface in cooperation with L3Harris Subcontracts Management. The PM will manage competitive pursuits, shape follow on value added ECPs, lead development programs with intent to transitioning to programs of record. Target programs include Navy's Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) and Resilient Air Traffic Control initiatives. The PM will champion program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow with ultimate responsibility of the cost, schedule and technical performance of programs.

    Essential Functions:

    • Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract

    • Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes

    • Strong negotiation skills, with ability to work toward win-win solutions

    • Leverages broad experience in shaping, developing and demonstrating for the government to recommend tactics and strategies that directly impact the achievement of overall government and L3Harris goals and objectives

    • Strong relationship builder and communicator; Communicates effectively within and outside of L3Harris, including strategic partners in industry and government

    • Gains and maintains high trust and confidence with customers, L3Harris leadership and program teams regarding matters of substantial importance to the government and L3Harris.

    • Provides leadership across the business area with developing solutions for technology insertion and refresh for up and coming or established platforms which include LOS and BLOS communications

    • Extensively analyzes problems to seek understanding of the root cause of the problem, including broad-based consideration of relevant variables

    • Strong technical and business background to evaluate and adjust win strategies, and proactively make recommendations to leadership

    • Develops specific courses of action in program execution and capture planning, that yield predictable results and profitable return on investment

    • Strong technical and business background to evaluate and adjust win strategies and proactively make recommendations to leadership to achieve desired business and financial outcomes.

    • Demonstrated experience managing major supplier partners and subcontracts to perform

    • Extensive Experience with earned value program management and risk management.

    • Experience leading matrixed organizations.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 9 years relevant experience OR Graduate Degree and minimum of 7 years relevant experience is preferred

    • Current or in-scope Secret security clearance w/TS eligibilty

    • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (up to 20%)

    Preferred Additional Skills:

    • Experience with earned value program management and risk management

    • Current or in-scope TS/SCI security clearance

    • Ability to gain Special Access (SAP) security clearance

    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 $

    127,500-$236,500

    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.

    LI-PD2

    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.

    Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

    By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

    L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish

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