Program Manager at L3Harris

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.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the SATCOM Through Life Support program within L3Harris Communications Australia (L3HCA).

You will be accountable for the successful delivery of Defence sustainment services to the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA), ensuring contractual, financial, and operational outcomes are achieved. This role owns program execution, stakeholder relationships (including CoA and L3Harris US), and overall program performance.

Working across engineering, logistics, finance, and contracts, you will ensure the program is well-governed, appropriately resourced, and positioned for ongoing success. You will drive performance through clear reporting, effective planning, and strong cross-functional coordination.

Reporting to the Services Delivery Manager within the PMO, this role is critical to delivering a high-performing, compliant, and sustainable Defence program.

What the role will involve

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Own program performance across cost, revenue, schedule, quality, and delivery outcomes
• Plan and allocate work packages across engineering, logistics, maintenance, training, and contract resources
• Manage program delivery in line with the Statement of Work, CDRLs, and CSRLs
• Lead and coordinate key stakeholders, including subcontractors, ensuring alignment on scope, processes, and timelines
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, CoA expectations, L3HCA policies, TRF, and quality standards
• Act as the primary interface between L3HCA, the Commonwealth of Australia, and subcontractors
• Provide advice to the CoA on program-related products, services, and equipment
• Deliver clear reporting on program status, risks, issues, and opportunities
• Collaborate with internal functional leaders to ensure consistent and effective service delivery
• Represent L3HCA in contractual matters, including changes and extensions with CoA and L3Harris US

What you’ll bring

To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following experience and skills:

• 8+ years’ experience in Defence sustainment program or project management within the Commonwealth of Australia environment
• Strong experience in CASG Performance-Based Contract Management (5+ years)
• Solid understanding of supply chain, logistics, and maintenance/repair operations
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver against KPIs and contractual obligations
• Proven experience in customer-facing roles and stakeholder engagement
• Current Australian Defence Security Clearance (NV1 / SECRET minimum)
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Management, or a related discipline (MBA desirable)

A few of our employee benefits are:

• Flexible working hours and patterns depending on location
• Discounted private health insurance
• Company supported professional development programs
• Retail Reward programs
• An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave.
• Salary continuance insurance (SCI pays 75% of your base salary and bonus for up to 2 years)

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many our roles require an Australian citizenship and will require the successful candidate to successfully apply and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance and/or be assessed to work with ITAR information. Please answer the pre-screening questions upon applying for this assessment.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.