43,486 Senior Program Manager jobs in the United States

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: 25219
Job Location: San Diego, CA - On-Site
Job Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
This position manages all phases (cost, schedule, and performance) of complex electronic developmental programs ranging in size from $500K to $00M. These programs provide Space RF communications products, Space Encryption products, or airborne RF communication terminals. We are looking for managers who can successfully work externally to satisfy our customers as well as internally to lead our development and product teams. We are a growing and profitable business that has an outstanding culture of delivering critical products to our nation's warfighters.
Essential Functions:
- Own program performance and results from proposal through delivery and support- Directly track and monitor technical, contract, and cost performance to ensure requirements and budgets are being met- Prepare Program Plans, including schedules, Statements of Work, Work Breakdown Structures, and budgets
- Must be skilled in the development of baseline budgets, work packages, and integrated schedules- Manage subcontractors, including the development of Statements of Work, participating in source selection, and monitoring subcontracted efforts- Participate in and co-lead proposal efforts and contract negotiations May be required to lead a "Must Win" program proposal effort, including the development of Management Volumes, generating Basis of Estimates (BOE), and Cost Volume support- Chair internal and customer program reviews- Serve as the primary customer interface with responsibility for customer satisfaction while meeting all contractual and internal financial requirements, including EVMS tracking when required- Provide support to the Program Management Department in improving updates of existing processes/procedures and in the generation of new processes/procedures, as required- Travel is expected to be less than 10% of your time
Qualifications:
- Must be able to obtain a US security clearance as a job requirement- 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, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI- Experience with RF Communication, Telemetry or Encryption products- Direct program management experience with design and production of electronic products for DoD, preferably in Space, Telemetry or Encryption programs- Proven track record as a team leader with a proactive approach to Program Management- Willingness, ability, and aptitude to take ownership of a program with minimal oversight- Demonstrated experience in proposal preparation as defined above.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California 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.
The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close September 23, 2025.
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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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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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: 28115
Job Location: Huntsville, AL
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris is currently seeking an experienced Lead, Program Manager. This role will be located at our Huntsville, AL Missile Solutions Sector Headquarters facility. The Lead, Program Manager will provide strategic vision and leadership for the execution of major production rate increases and will be directly accountable for ensuring successful ramp-up from current baseline. Within this role, the Program Manager will work closely with Production Program Managers to develop strategies for efficiencies, technical solutions, and to ensure financial program success.
Essential Functions:
+ Under minimal direction, develop and execute a comprehensive rate increase plan, including capacity expansion, digital manufacturing improvements, tooling/facilities upgrades, and supplier development to support rate increases.
+ Lead modeling of labor, equipment, and supplier capacity; determine staffing curves and optimize labor ramp profiles to reduce risk and cost
+ Coordinate supplier assessments, readiness reviews, and mitigation plans to ensure sub-tier capacity aligns with program rate increases
+ Provide the primary Aerojet Rocketdyne interface with the customer for rate ramp activities. Develop and implement plans for follow-on production programs including proposal development, submittal, negotiation, and definitization in pursuit of strategic growth.
+ The ability to lead cross-function Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) is required to coordinate execution.
+ Establish and maintain program baseline, including the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), resource forecasts, and Earned Value Management (EVM) compliance.
+ Must be able to manage all associated risks and opportunities related to rating ramp, implementing proactive mitigation strategies.
+ Participates in the forecast of awards/margins and sales/profit for assigned programs as part of the Aerojet Rocketdyne business planning cycle. Provides guidance and assistance to the project team in meeting established schedules or to resolve complex technical or operations problems.
+ Business travel up to 25% to other L3Harris and customer sites.
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant program management experience, Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of related program management experience, or 13 years of prior related program management experience in lieu of a degree.
+ Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
+ 4+ years of EVM/CAM experience.
+ 4+ years experience managing multiple DOD projects.
Preferred Additional Skills:
+ Master's Degree in an appropriate discipline.
+ Project Management Institute (PMI) certification.
+ Knowledge of Tooling & Test Equipment.
+ Production rate increase (proposal & execution).
+ Experience working with suppliers and subcontract management.
+ Extensive knowledge of financial management and business development practices.
+ Experience with DoD contract execution.
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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.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English ( or Spanish ( . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English ( or Spanish ( .

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: 28895
Job Location: Clifton, NJ (On-site)
Job Description:
The Lead Program Manager for Integrated Survivability Solutions directs all phases of the Naval Decoy portfolio of programs from inception through completion. This individual is responsible for driving program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs.
Essential Functions:
- Serve as a subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of program area and in-depth knowledge of project management
- Manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction
- Responsible for the cost, schedule, EVM, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs
- Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes
- Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
- Act as primary customer contact for program activities
- Lead program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
- Communicate within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches
- Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test
- Expand the product line with the customer
- Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules
- Identify program problems and obtain solutions such as allocating resources or changing contractual specifications
- Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas
Qualifications:
- Must Have an Active Secret Clearance
- 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
Preferred Additional Skills
- Ability to present to internal and external leadership
- Ability to provide leadership without authority
- Experience with risk mitigation, root cause analysis, and EVM
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey 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.
The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close December 15, 2025.
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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.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English ( or Spanish ( . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English ( or Spanish ( .

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: 28640
Job Location: Rochester, NY
Job Description:
The Program Manager directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Drives program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs. Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contracts and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, Statements of Work, specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contracts. Acts as the primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Collaborates on strategic roadmaps that align with customer roadmaps to expand the business. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical and administrative areas. Leads competitive and sole source pursuits and proposals. This position will be supporting the Exquisite Imaging Solutions Business Area in the Space Superiority & Imaging Division.
Essential Functions:
- Management of programs involving advanced electro-optical technology for space applications that are of significant strategic importance to the business area
- Accountable for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program through all phases, from inception to completion
- Establish and execute program plans in a firm fixed price program construct
- Drive program execution, support capture management efforts of additional scope, and support technology investment plans
- Foster career development through on-the-job mentoring
- Effectively communicate within the team, upward with internal executive leadership, and externally with the customer to influence stakeholders for business success
- Work collaboratively with the functional organizations to ensure that all resources are available, capable, and empowered to meet program goals
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
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Prior successful program leadership role including demonstrated change management
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage and analyze budgets and cost controls
- Proposal management experience
- Risk management
- Experience managing hardware development efforts
- EVMS expertise
- PMP Certification
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $108,500-$201,500. 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.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English ( or Spanish ( . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English ( or Spanish ( .

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: 28542
Job Location: Rochester, NY OR Chantilly, VA
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking a Program Manager to oversee Task Orders under the Odyssey (GEOINT Mod/Sim/Analysis) contract. Key functions will include monitoring program performance, managing the program's schedule and milestones, providing guidance to the program's integrated product teams (IPTs), coordinating with functional offices to ensure program compliance and to enable program support, leading program proposal efforts, and managing reporting requirements. A background with experience leading development programs with cross-functional teams is preferred for this position. Program Managers are expected to demonstrate team building, leadership, and communication skills by building relationships of trust with their teams, customers, peers, and leadership as well as effectively communicate with confidence including regular presentations and status updates to leadership.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for managing and driving key performance indicators of cost, schedule, and technical performance
- Manage Task Order(s) schedule and completion of key milestones
- Manage Task Order(s) reporting requirements and contract data requirements list (CDRL) submission
- Assist personnel onboarding activities and personnel off-boarding activities as well as program staffing efforts to include populating StaffIt and coordinating with stakeholders on hiring actions
- Present program cost, schedule, and technical performance data and analysis in program review sessions with portfolio and Business Area leaders and/or customers
- Support program strategy and growth plans
- Support capture management efforts of additional scope and support technology roadmap and investment plans
- Responsible for budget management and financial execution of Task Order(s)
- Ensure efforts are executing within compliance with specifications, performance requirements, schedules, cost commitments, and internal policies and procedures
- Drive continuous improvements in operations performance to improve customer satisfaction, reduce project schedules, lower costs, and increase quality
- Active communication with key stakeholders (both internal and external)
- Active leadership engagement including establishing an accepting culture and strong team engagement and rapport
- Proactive communication with team
- Ability to communicate across levels of organization including creation and presentation of briefings to senior leadership (both internal and external)
- Fully understand customer mission gaps, constraints, and objectives
- Responsible for driving high levels of engagement on the program to ensure quality deliverables, efficient execution, and retention of key personnel
Qualifications:
- Current Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
- 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
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience with managing program risk and opportunities and in leading change management processes
- Experience managing programs with DoD or Intelligence Community Organizations
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with senior stakeholders across various functions
- Ability to influence decision-making processes by presenting clear, data-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders
- Ability to travel in support of program activities (up to 20% of the time)
- Proficiency in building and managing technical development teams
- Ability to manage and analyze budgets and cost controls on a cost-plus and fixed-price program
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Experience briefing senior leaders and customers
- Knowledge of modeling and simulation of GEOINT imagery
- Engineering or science background
- Experience managing software development efforts
- Experience with customers within the Intelligence Community or Department of Defense
- Strategic thinker with capacity to manage business complexity and to identify and focus on top priorities
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management concepts
- Strong planning and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $108,500-$201,500. 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.
The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close December 07, 2025.
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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.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English ( or Spanish ( . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English ( or Spanish ( .

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 - Land Mobile Radio Job Code: 28881 Job Location: Lynchburg, VA or Remote in Virginia Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off Job Description: The Public Safety and Private Communications (PSPC) sector of the L3Harris Communication Systems (CS) segment is seeking a program manager to join our Land Mobile Radio implementation team. Daily activities include interfacing with local government customer, laying out schedules and plans, managing the cross functions (systems engineering, factory technicians, financial analysis, etc.) and overall ownership of the successful delivery of LMR systems to the customer that is within scope, schedule, and budget. Essential Functions: + Scope Management: Ability to interpret contracts and maintain the scope baseline. + Schedule Management: Familiarity and use of MS Project for building and maintaining project schedules. + Cost Management: Ability to work with Excel spreadsheets and a program financial analyst for forecasting spend and controlling cost. + Risk Management: Use of a risk register to identify risk, determine financial exposure, and develop plans to mitigate risk. + Change Management: Ability to recognize and document potential changes in a Change Log and drive Change Orders that are profitable to the business. + Communication Management: Excellent verbal and written communication skills as this position is both outward facing (customer) and inward facing (internal team.) + Action and Issue Management: Use of an action/issue register to drive internal and external team meetings to keep progress moving forward. + Technical Acumen: Communications background or the desire to learn the basics of our radio infrastructure and radio products. + Travel: Travel will be needed for certain customer meetings as well as installation and system testing milestones. Travel is estimated to be <25%. Qualifications: + 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 Additional Skills: + 10 years and a proven track record of successfully implementing large scale LMR or similar communication systems. + Masters degree + Bachelor's degree in business or technical field. + PMP Certified + Experience with MS Project Scheduling and other MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado State, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont and New York State is $108,500 - $01,500. For California, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State and New York City, the salary range for this role is 125,000 - 232,500. 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. 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. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English ( or Spanish ( . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English ( or Spanish ( .

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: 25765
Job Location: Ashburn, VA
Job Description:
We are seeking high-leveled talent to join our Program Management team in the Agile Development Division at our Ashburn, VA site. As a Lead Program Manager, you will be responsible for executing DoD-funded program(s) in the growing and important launched effects marketspace. In this role, you will be required to manage one or potentially multiple programs, each at different stages of the lifecycle (e.g., prototype, development, production). Additionally, as the Program Manager, you will own all aspects of execution, including pre-award contract activities, baselining, overall execution, and delivery.
This role will lead across a variety of functions to ensure proper risk management, understanding supply chains, manufacturing operations, testing and demonstrations, and overall compliance with requirements and the statement of work. You will be responsible for the cost, schedule, technical performance, and achieving key business and financial objectives. Serving as the primary customer interface for ongoing programs, you will also support business development and strategy for new pursuits and customer engagement opportunities. Program Managers are expected to demonstrate team building, leadership, and communication skills by building relationships of trust with their teams, customers, peers, and leadership, and to effectively communicate with confidence, including regular presentations and status updates to senior leadership.
Essential Functions:
- Serve as subject matter expert with comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of program management
- Direct all phases of the program from inception through completion
- Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives
- Act as primary contact for program activities, leading program review sessions discuss cost, schedule, technical performance and risk
- Lead Program Risk Management to identify and mitigate risks that could impact program technical, cost, and schedule performance
- Responsible for managing and driving key performance indicators of cost, schedule, and performance requirements of programs through the life-cycle phases of development, implementation, and operations to meet and exceed objectives
- Responsible for budget management and financial execution of the program
- Develop and manage accurate programmatic and financial forecasts
- Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules
- Travel up to 25%
Qualifications:
- Must Have an Active Secret Clearance
- 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
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Proficient in Earned Value Management
- Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification
- Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals, even when having no direct authority over them
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills for both internal and external customers
- Experience in bid strategies, leading the development of Estimates at Complete (EACs), and providing input to the Annual Operating Plan
- Experience coordinating the preparation of proposals including proposal work statements, specifications, and program budgets
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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.
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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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 - Land Mobile Radio Job Code: 26838 Job Location: Lynchburg, VA or Remote in Virginia Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off Job Description: The Public Safety and Private Communications (PSPC) sector of the L3Harris Communication Systems (CS) segment is seeking a program manager to join our Land Mobile Radio implementation team. Daily activities include interfacing with local government customer, laying out schedules and plans, managing the cross functions (systems engineering, factory technicians, financial analysis, etc.) and overall ownership of the successful delivery of LMR systems to the customer that is within scope, schedule, and budget. Essential Functions: + Scope Management: Ability to interpret contracts and maintain the scope baseline. + Schedule Management: Familiarity and use of MS Project for building and maintaining project schedules. + Cost Management: Ability to work with Excel spreadsheets and a program financial analyst for forecasting spend and controlling cost. + Risk Management: Use of a risk register to identify risk, determine financial exposure, and develop plans to mitigate risk. + Change Management: Ability to recognize and document potential changes in a Change Log and drive Change Orders that are profitable to the business. + Communication Management: Excellent verbal and written communication skills as this position is both outward facing (customer) and inward facing (internal team.) + Action and Issue Management: Use of an action/issue register to drive internal and external team meetings to keep progress moving forward. + Technical Acumen: Communications background or the desire to learn the basics of our radio infrastructure and radio products. + Travel: Travel will be needed for certain customer meetings as well as installation and system testing milestones. Travel is estimated to be <25%. Qualifications: + 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 Additional Skills: + 10 years and a proven track record of successfully implementing large scale LMR or similar communication systems. + Masters degree + Bachelor's degree in business or technical field. + PMP Certified + Experience with MS Project Scheduling and other MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado State, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont and New York State is $108,500 - $01,500. For California, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State and New York City, the salary range for this role is 125,000 - 232,500. 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. 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. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English ( or Spanish ( . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English ( or Spanish ( .

Our client is seeking an accomplished and highly organized Lead Program Manager to oversee complex, cross-functional initiatives from inception to successful completion. This critical role demands exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and execution capabilities. You will be responsible for defining project scope, managing resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring that programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing large-scale projects, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster collaboration among diverse teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Defining program objectives, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Developing detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
• Leading and motivating cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Managing program budgets, tracking expenditures, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and issues proactively.
• Establishing and maintaining clear communication channels with all stakeholders, providing regular progress updates.
• Ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout the program lifecycle.
• Managing vendor relationships and contract negotiations for project-related services.
• Conducting post-project reviews and implementing lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Utilizing project management software and tools to enhance efficiency and visibility.

We require a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Business Administration, Engineering, or Computer Science. A Master's degree or PMP certification is highly desirable. A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in project or program management, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity, is essential. Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-faceted programs is required. Strong understanding of various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) is a must. Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills are crucial. Proficiency in project management software such as MS Project, Jira, or Asana is expected. The ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment is critical. This role is based in our Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US office and requires full-time, on-site commitment.