Lead Program Manager

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Wilmington, MA
Salary
$125,000–$232,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Similar $184k
This role $178k
$112k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays less than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $158,800–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $178k versus about $184k for comparable roles.

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About L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

L3Harris currently has 680 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,500–$197,500 across 247 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Program Manager

Lead Program Manager The Lead Program Manager joins the Agile EO business area to manage Government contracts, program execution, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. This role is responsible for leading programs to design, develop, build, and demonstrate next-generation electro-optical space payloads. The manager oversees cost, schedule, and technical performance from inception to completion while identifying opportunities for scope growth and technology investment. Key responsibilities include nurturing high-level customer relationships, influencing internal leadership, and coordinating with functional organizations to meet program goals. Required skills include knowledge of Government contracting practices, Earned Value Management, proposal management, and proficiency in Microsoft Project and the Office suite. The role addresses critical space applications including Space Domain Awareness, Missile Warning and Defense, Science and Weather, and Remote Sensing for both commercial and Government customers within a dynamic environment involving advanced electro-optical technology.

What you'll do

  • Manage large, complex programs involving advanced electro-optical technology for space applications.
  • Oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance from program inception to completion.
  • Meet quarterly and annual financial commitments for the business area.
  • Identify and support capture management efforts to grow program scope and investment.
  • Establish and nurture high-level customer relationships to influence senior leadership.
  • Communicate with internal executive leadership and external customers to influence stakeholders.
  • Leverage new technologies to create competitive differentiators for the business area.
  • Adapt to shifting customer priorities within a highly dynamic environment.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience, a Graduate degree and 7 years of experience, or 13 years of experience without a degree.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance (preferred).
  • Experience managing projects for space optical applications (preferred).
  • Solid technical background with strong business acumen (preferred).
  • Knowledge of Government contracting practices and Earned Value Management (EVMS) (preferred).
  • Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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