Program Manager II

L3Harris Technologies

. Manage large, complex programs involving advanced electro-optical technology for space applications .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeWilmington • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $127,500 - $236,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex programs involving advanced electro-optical technology for space applications, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, financial performance, and stakeholder influence. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and adapt to dynamic environments while ensuring accountability for cost, schedule, and technical performance.

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Program ManagementGovernment ContractingEarned Value Management (EVMS)Project Management Professional (PMP)Space Optical Applications

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Hard Skills

Program ExecutionFinancial Performance ManagementTechnical Performance AccountabilityStakeholder InfluenceProposal Management

Soft Skills

Customer Relationship ManagementCollaborationAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Top Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Electro-Optical TechnologySpace ApplicationsGovernment Contracting PracticesCapture Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage large, complex programs involving advanced electro-optical technology for space applications
Manage Government contracts, program execution, customer satisfaction, and financial performance
Lead programs to design, develop, build, and demonstrate next-generation electro-optical space payloads
Maintain accountability for cost, schedule, and technical performance from inception through completion
Lead programs to meet quarterly and annual financial commitments
Drive program execution and support capture management efforts for additional scope
Establish and nurture high-level customer relationships
Communicate with program teams, executive leadership, and customers to influence stakeholders
Champion and leverage new technology to create business differentiators
Collaborate with functional organizations to ensure resources are available to meet program goals
Adapt to changing customer priorities in a dynamic environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Ability to obtain a US 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
Experience implementing strategies to influence external stakeholders for business advantage preferred
Knowledge of Government contracting practices and Earned Value Management (EVMS) preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Proposal management experience preferred
Experience using Microsoft Project and the Microsoft Office suite of applications preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)