Senior Specialist, Program Management

Job Title

Senior Specialist, Program Management

Job Code: 40598

Location: Malabar, FL

Schedule: 4/10:
Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

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Harris is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support the F-35 TR3 (Technology Refresh
3) product line. The individual will report to the Director of TR3 Production Programs and work closely with other Program Managers, functional leaders in Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance departments to coordinate and manage program execution in accordance with L3

Harris processes and procedures. Successful candidate is a highly motivated and driven individual with desire to develop into Sr. Program Manager on large production contracts.

• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships to support effective program execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish program performance metrics, clarify priorities, and develop management plans to achieve budget, schedule, technical, and business objectives.
• Use program management tools to monitor, analyze, and report performance against contract requirements, forecasts, and internal goals.
• Coordinate cross-functional program activities and support timely, informed decision‑making across stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver clear presentations, status updates, and recommendations to senior Program Managers, company leadership, and customers as needed.
• Identify, assess, and manage program risks, issues, and opportunities, and lead resolution efforts through closure.
• Track and report key program indicators, including schedule performance, cost performance, Estimate at Completion (EAC), sales, profit, and overall contract execution.
• Lead or participate in Integrated Product Teams to drive program execution, strengthen cross‑functional collaboration, and eliminate non‑value‑added costs.
• Manage technical, production, and execution challenges that may impact program performance, and coordinate corrective actions with functional teams.
• Negotiate proposal and program elements such as cost, fee, payment terms, delivery schedules, and terms and conditions.
• Manage assigned programs to meet contractual and internal commitments for schedule, performance, and budget.
• Communicate program requirements and resource needs across Engineering, Finance, Quality, Material Control, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and other functions to ensure aligned execution.
• Develop, review, and support customer funding requests and proposal activities.
• Ability to obtain US government clearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

• Experience in Test and/or Operations Management
• Proficiency in schedule planning and management
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Experience in electronics manufacturing environments

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Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3

Harris 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.

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Harris 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.

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Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer.