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L3Harris Technologies · Huntsville, AL

# Lead, Program Management

Huntsville, AL Manager or lead Executive & Management 

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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 Management Job Code: 46247 Job Location: Huntsville, AL Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Job Description: L3Harris is seeking an experienced Program Management professional to support the Advanced Missile Propulsion & Technologies (AMPT) organization within the Advanced SRM Boosters business. In this role, you will lead complex program initiatives focused on advanced solid rocket motor technologies and associated development efforts.

You will partner closely with engineering, operations, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful execution of program objectives, financial performance, and technical milestones. This position requires strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to drive accountability and influence outcomes across multidisciplinary teams.

### Essential Functions
- Direct all phases of assigned programs from inception through completion, ensuring successful execution of cost, schedule, and technical objectives, including SRM IRAD activities.
- Serve as the primary customer interface, leading program reviews and communicating performance updates related to cost, schedule, and technical progress.
- Support contract negotiations and changes; oversee preparation of proposals, business plans, operating budgets, and Statements of Work.
- Establish program plans, schedules, and milestones, monitor performance, and drive corrective actions as needed.
- Lead cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and administrative support, delegating tasks and reviewing work products.
- Contribute to design, development, integration, and test activities by establishing engineering criteria and collaborating with technical teams.
- Identify and implement moderate to substantial process and system improvements that advance program and departmental goals.
- Communicate effectively within and outside the organization to gain cooperation and alignment on program practices and objectives.
- Occasional travel may be required to support customer meetings and program execution.

### Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of program management or engineering-related experience; OR a Graduate Degree and 7 years of related experience; OR in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of program management or aerospace/defense experience.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
- Direct experience in solid rocket motor design and/or production Preferred Additional Skills:
- Aerospace or defense development experience.
- Formal project management training; PMP certification.
- Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) concepts.

### Experience leading programs through all lifecycle stages
- proposal, negotiation, award, planning, execution, and closeout.
- Experience in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) leadership role.
- Strong understanding of program management principles, with the ability to oversee complex initiatives, delegate tasks, and guide team members.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex issues and develop innovative solutions.
- Ability to communicate effectively across internal teams and external stakeholders, including customers and suppliers. #LI-SP1 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.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 26, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 2, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days
- Location: Huntsville, AL[Apply on L3Harris Technologies’s careers site →](https://careers.l3harris.com/en/job/huntsville/lead-program-management/4832/102290200864)

## Hiring at L3Harris Technologies
- Open jobs: 2,227
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Aug 21, 2026

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