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Associate Program Manager

Mason, OH
Full Time On-site

Seeking a Program Manager to lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) focused on Infrared (IR) sensor production. This role is responsible for executing programs of substantial importance to the organization. This includes driving program execution to meet customer requirements and achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs.

Essential Functions:

· Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion, ensuring timely delivery and mission success

· Drive 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

· Act as primary contact and leader for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) on assigned programs

· Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills across a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences

· Travel up to 20% to domestic locations

· Other duties as assigned

· Ability to obtain a US securtity clearance

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (e.g., Engineering) and a minimum of 2 years of experience, OR Graduate Degree in a technical field with a minimum of 0-2 years of prior related program management experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior program management experience is required

Preferred Additional Skills:

· Experience with earned value management, integrated master schedules, risk management, and formal gate or milestone reviews

· Proven track record managing program budgets, cost account management, and financial forecasting

· Experience with domestic and international customer engagements in a regulated defense environment

· Background in missile defense or sensor development programs

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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