Director, Program Management – Next Generation Jammer, Low Band
L3Harris Technologies
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Salt Lake City • Utah • United States
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About the role
- Develop and execute the strategic vision and roadmap for the NGJ-LB program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer requirements.
- Oversee all phases of the program lifecycle—from planning and execution to monitoring and closure—delivering milestones and objectives on schedule and within budget.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary team.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment to drive innovation and program success.
- Serve as the primary liaison with US Navy, Royal Australian Air Force, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, effective relationship management, and alignment of program objectives.
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, developing contingency plans as needed.
- Oversee program budgets, financial forecasting, cost control, and full P&L accountability to ensure fiscal responsibility, profitability, and timely resolution of variances.
- Lead the planning and execution of capital investments and infrastructure enhancements to support program objectives and long-term operational excellence.
- Ensure adherence to all regulatory, contractual, and quality standards.
- Drive continuous improvement and best practices across the program.
- Prepare and present comprehensive status reports, performance metrics, and executive briefings, maintaining thorough program documentation for audit and reference.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience, and/or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
- 10+ years of program management experience in defense acquisition, electronic warfare, or aerospace systems.
- Active SECRET U.S. government security clearance.
- Demonstrated success managing large, complex, multi-year defense programs.
- Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, and program management best practices.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates a bias for action, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and the ability to make data-driven decisions and implement effective solutions.
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Hard Skills & Tools
program managementfinancial forecastingcost controlP&L accountabilityrisk assessmentcontingency planningcapital investmentsinfrastructure enhancementsdata-driven decision makingcontinuous improvement
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvinganalytical skillscollaborationmentoringrelationship managementinnovationbias for action
Certifications
SECRET U.S. government security clearance