Senior Program Manager

L3Harris Technologies

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

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeWilmington • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $153,000 - $284,000 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 cost, schedule, and technical performance. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and establish high-level customer relationships while adapting to dynamic environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program ManagementSpace Optical ApplicationsEarned Value Management (EVMS)Project Management Professional (PMP)Top Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementSpace Optical ApplicationsEarned Value Management (EVMS)Cost ManagementSchedule Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Electro-Optical TechnologyGovernment Contracting PracticesStakeholder EngagementBusiness StrategyCustomer Relationship Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage large, complex programs involving advanced electro-optical technology for space applications
Accountable for cost, schedule, and technical performance from inception to completion
Lead the program to meet quarterly and annual financial commitments
Grow the program by identifying and capturing additional or follow-on scope
Establish and nurture high-level customer relationships
Influence senior leadership to adopt and champion business area concepts and strategy
Communicate with team members, internal executive leadership, and external customers to influence stakeholders
Champion and leverage new technology to create business differentiators
Promote a positive culture and working environment
Collaborate with functional organizations to ensure resources are available and empowered to meet program goals
Adapt to shifting customer priorities in a dynamic environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience; or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance, with preference for a current active Top Secret security clearance
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
Experience managing projects for space optical applications
Solid technical background with strong business acumen
Experience implementing strategies to influence external stakeholders for business advantage
Knowledge of Government contracting practices and Earned Value Management (EVMS)
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Experience planning, organizing, and directing work that provides best value solutions
Experience using Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office suite applications
Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals without direct authority

Benefits

Comp & perks

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