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Lead Program Manager

L3Harris

Wilmington, MAJob$125–232K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$125–232K/yr
Location
Wilmington, MA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

L3Harris seeks a Lead Program Manager to oversee large, complex electro‑optical space programs, managing cost, schedule, and technical performance while fostering customer relationships and driving financial commitments. The role involves coordinating cross‑functional teams, influencing senior leadership, and promoting innovative technology to support national security missions such as space domain awareness and missile warning.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Active Top Secret Security ClearanceManaging Projects for Space Optical ApplicationsSolid Technical Background With Business AcumenImplementing Strategies to Influence StakeholdersGovernment Contracting Practices and Earned Value ManagementExcellent Interpersonal Written and Verbal SkillsProject Manager Professional (PMP) CertificationProposal Management ExperiencePlanning Organizing and Directing Work for Best Value SolutionsMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft Office SuiteDevelop Broad Cooperative Relationships Without Direct Authority

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Graduate Degree or 13 Years ExperienceAbility to Obtain US Government Security Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full 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 Manager

Job Code: 45478

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Description:

L3Harris Space Systems is seeking a Program Manager for the Agile EO business area. This role is responsible for managing Government contracts, program execution, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. The Program Manager will lead a program to design, develop, build, and demonstrate next-generation electro-optical space payloads. Join our dynamic team to support missions of national significance, including Space Domain Awareness, Missile Warning and Defense, Science and Weather, and Remote Sensing for commercial and Government customers.

Essential Functions:

  • Management of large, complex programs involving advanced electro-optical technology for space applications that are of significant strategic importance to the business area and nation

  • Accountable for the cost, schedule and technical performance of the program through all phases, inception to completion

  • Lead the program to meet quarterly and annual financial commitments to the business area

  • Drive program execution, proactively identify and support capture management efforts of additional scope to grow the program and support technology investment plans

  • Establish and nurture high-level customer relationships, and influence senior leadership to adopt and champion the business area concepts and strategy

  • Effectively communicate within the team, upward with internal executive leadership, and externally with the customer to influence stakeholders for business success

  • Champion and leverage new technology to establish differentiators that produce impact on business area results

  • Contribute to and promote a positive culture and working environment

  • Work collaboratively with the functional organizations to ensure that all resources are available and empowered to meet program goals

  • Work within a highly dynamic and changing environment and adapt to shifting customer priorities

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience

  • Ability to obtain US Government security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance is preferred

  • Experience managing projects for space optical applications

  • Solid technical background with strong business acumen

  • Experience implementing strategies to influence external stakeholders for business advantage

  • Knowledge of Government contracting practices and Earned Value Management (EVMS)

  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills

  • Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification

  • Proposal management experience

  • Experience planning, organizing, and directing work that provides best value solutions to the customer and L3Harris

  • Experience using Microsoft Project, and the Microsoft Office suite of applications

  • Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals, even when having no direct authority over them

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts state is $125,000-$232,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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.

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