Space Systems Program Manager I

L3Harris Technologies; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Program Manager I to lead a high-visibility government contracts program, overseeing scope, cost and schedule for next-generation electro-optical space payloads.

You will manage cross-functional teams, cultivate customer relationships, and drive execution to meet financial commitments while pursuing capture opportunities and leveraging advanced tech to differentiate the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance is preferred
• 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
• Proposal management experience
• Experience planning, organizing, and directing work that provides best-value solutions to the customer and L3Harris
• Experience using Microsoft Project and the Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals, even when having no direct authority over them

Responsibilities

• Manage large, complex programs involving advanced electro-optical technology for space applications that are of significant strategic importance to the business area and nation
• Accountable for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program through all phases, inception to completion
• Lead the program to meet quarterly and annual financial commitments to the business area
• Drive program execution, proactively identify and support capture management efforts of additional scope to grow the program and support technology investment plans
• Establish and nurture high-level customer relationships and influence senior leadership to adopt and champion the business area concepts and strategy
• Effectively communicate within the team, upward with internal executive leadership, and externally with the customer to influence stakeholders for business success
• Champion and leverage new technology to establish differentiators that produce impact on business area results
• Contribute to and promote a positive culture and working environment
• Work collaboratively with the functional organizations to ensure that all resources are available and empowered to meet program goals
• Work within a highly dynamic and changing environment and adapt to shifting customer priorities
• Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

PMP certification

EVMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Program Manager I to lead a high-visibility government contracts program, overseeing scope, cost and schedule for next-generation electro-optical space payloads.

You will manage cross-functional teams, cultivate customer relationships, and drive execution to meet financial commitments while pursuing capture opportunities and leveraging advanced tech to differentiate the program.