L3Harris Technologies · 10 hours ago
Lead, IT Project Management
Melbourne, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
9+ years expL3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent in the defense industry. As the IT Infrastructure Transformation Program Manager, you will lead the strategy and execution of consolidating compute, storage, and application environments into a standardized platform while ensuring project delivery aligns with business objectives.
CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own and deliver the enterprise roadmap for COLO consolidation and edge modernization
Lead executive governance, cross-functional coordination, and program prioritization
Support portfolio planning by aligning project priorities, resources, and timelines with leadership
Define and enforce architecture standards for COLO and edge platforms
Ensure security, resiliency, and regulatory compliance across all designs and migrations
Lead full lifecycle delivery of COLO and data center infrastructure projects from initiation through closeout
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and communications aligned to business objectives
Plan and execute COLO build-outs (power, cooling, rack layout, interconnects, network connectivity)
Coordinate workload migrations with minimal downtime, including risk assessments, validation testing, and rollback plans
Oversee network readiness, site connectivity upgrades, and edge refresh programs
Establish and integrate core IT services within COLO facilities (compute, storage, networking, backup, monitoring)
Partner with Finance to implement Opex-based service models and chargeback/showback (FinOps)
Manage vendors, contracts, SLAs, and commercial outcomes for COLO and infrastructure services
Track and report program outcomes: cost savings, risk reduction, and operational efficiency
Produce clear executive-level status reporting, documentation, and presentations
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience: 8+ years leading large-scale IT infrastructure, COLO, or data center transformation programs; hands-on experience with COLO build-outs, data center consolidation, and enterprise modernization
Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of COLO facilities, interconnects, hybrid cloud architectures (on-prem, COLO, public cloud), and enterprise infrastructure services; familiarity with automation, infrastructure-as-code, and platform engineering
Cloud & Security: Experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud security; background in regulated industries (manufacturing, aerospace/defense, financial, healthcare)
Project Management: Strong grounding in PMI methodologies; familiarity with Agile/Scrum; proficient in Microsoft Project or Project Online
Leadership & Governance: Proven ability to manage complex vendor ecosystems, multidisciplinary teams, and M&A IT integration; excellent executive communication and stakeholder management
Financial Acumen: Budget ownership, cost optimization, and knowledge of FinOps, chargeback/showback, and IT service economics
Company
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Tania Hanna
Vice President Government & Customer Relations
Chip Teets
Senior Director, International Programs, Products & Technology
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