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Senior Specialist, Program Management

Wilmington, Massachusetts, Rochester, New York
Full Time On-site

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Program Manager to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead complex programs, drive strategic initiatives, and contribute to our organization's growth. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in program management, with experience in development, a track record of successful project delivery, and a passion for continuous improvement and growth. The candidate will provide the necessary leadership, decision-making, and thorough oversight throughout the program.

Essential Functions:

  • Oversee all aspects of program execution from planning to completion; including program kickoff, development, qualification, delivery and program closeout. Ensure adherence to contractual requirements and L3Harris policies and procedures.
  • Maintain documentation, track milestones, funding, and schedules. Ensure all details are communicated timely and accurately to program stakeholders.
  • Report financial, schedule, technical and overall performance metrics to both external and internal stakeholders and executive management. Establish performance measurement baselines and monitor project performance using earned value metrics. Analyze performance data to identify variances, trends, and potential risks.
  • Build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams, resolving issues, and building trust. Arrange and support strategic customer engagements. Partner with functional leads to ensure appropriate staffing.
  • Identify opportunities and risks and implement strategies to minimize impact of risks and ensure the smooth delivery of program objectives.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging best practices and lessons learned to enhance program delivery and support organizational growth.
  • Manage the identification, evaluation, and approval process for contract change requests (formal and informal requests). Ensure all change requests are documented accurately and evaluated in a timely manner. Conduct thorough impact assessments for proposed changes, focusing on scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
  • Identify growth opportunities within current program portfolio or opportunities for growth beyond existing programs. Lead proposal development from kickoff through contract negotiations.

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • Active Secret US Security Clearance required

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Knowledge of ITAR and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) desired
  • Knowledge in Electro-Optical Infrared or Full Motion Video or Wide-area Motion
  • PMP or PgMP certification is a plus

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $92,500 - $171,500. 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.

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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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