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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Program Management Specialist

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRochester, NY, USA$80.5k - $149.5k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience running programs in the defense and aerospace industry and managing contracts for the U.S. Department of Defense.
  • Experience managing Direct Commercial Sales programs.
  • Experience managing complex integrated systems programs.
  • Experience managing multiple subcontractors.
  • Experience managing program budgets greater than $5 million.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of coworkers, senior management, and customers.
  • General knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement requirements, and Defense Priorities and Allocations System-rated contracts.
  • Ability to travel within the United States up to 20%.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of six years of related experience, or a master’s degree with a minimum of four years of related experience.
  • Previous experience managing mid-size to large, complex programs, including development or system integration.

Responsibilities

  • Drive establishment and monitoring of key performance indicators related to cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance across all program life-cycle phases, from kickoff through production.
  • Prepare and present comprehensive reports regarding project status, financials, and performance to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Define scope of work, including program deliverables, to guide an internal cross-functional team.
  • Participate in negotiation of contracts and contract changes.
  • Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements of U.S. Department of Defense programs through all phases, from proposal to completion of the period of performance.
  • Ensure resources—including engineering staffing, subcontractors, production, quality, and facilities—are available to support internal and external delivery targets.
  • Manage programs to achieve quarterly orders, revenue, OI, and cash flow targets.
  • Assist the Sales team in securing new orders, formulating requirements, and expediting orders.
  • Work with customers to determine scope, technical and execution requirements, and new business opportunities.
  • Travel to customer locations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience managing development programs or programs with significant non-recurring engineering effort.
  • Prior experience managing recurring commercial or production programs.
  • Project Management Professional certification.
  • Experience with Microsoft Project.
  • Earned Value Management experience.
  • Active Secret security clearance or higher.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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