Title:  Lead, Program Management 1

Job Title: Lead, Program Management

Job Code: 41661

Job Location: On-site - Carlsbad, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Off every other Friday)

Job Description:

L3Harris’ Spectrum Superiority (S2) sector is currently seeking a Lead, Program Management to join our team. This position will be based at our Carlsbad, CA site and will contribute to the company’s success by providing onsite guidance and oversight for our portfolio of IRAD programs. The Lead, Program Management role will lead multi-functional teams in program execution, financial management, risk & opportunity management, proposal and production execution. The role is responsible for technical excellence, cost control, schedule adherence, and alignment with corporate growth and technology roadmaps. Overall, it serves as the primary leader accountable for program performance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional integration.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrated experience managing IRAD portfolios or technology development initiatives, including planning, prioritization, budgeting, execution oversight, and transition of technologies into programs or products.
• Develop and implement program strategies, plans, and objectives that align with the organization's goals.
• Lead and mentor project managers and teams to achieve program milestones and deliverables; coordinate cross-project activities and facilitate collaboration across multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Manage program budgets, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and financial objectives are met; providing regular updates to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate program risks, implementing solutions to overcome obstacles and challenges.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and organizational policies.
• Drive continuous improvement within the program, leveraging best practices and lessons learned from project execution.
• Experience developing and presenting status, value assessments, and investment strategies to senior leadership.
• Proven ability to partner with engineering, business development, and strategy teams to align IRAD investments with long‑term business objectives and customer needs.
• Strong understanding of the technology maturation lifecycle, risk management, and milestone-driven development practices.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

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.
  • Experience to include program or project management of leading cross‑functional or cross‑departmental project teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Highly motivated, solution-oriented, and results driven individual.
• Microsoft Office – Proficiency.

• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation).

• Excellent people skills with proven ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.
• Set clear goals
• Drive results in a dynamic environment

• EVMS experience preferred.

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 $127,0500 - $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. 

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