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Job Title: Lead Program Manager

Job Code: 37437

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

L3Harris Space Superiority & Imaging Division is looking for a Program Manager ready to assume full program leadership of a space program. This role is ideal for a highperforming leader who has already demonstrated ownership of cost, schedule, and technical execution. The position serves as the primary interface to customers and internal leadership, ensuring program performance, business growth, and strategic alignment with the National Systems (NS) portfolio within the Exquisite Imaging Systems (XIS) Business Area located in Rochester, NY. The NS portfolio focuses on designing, manufacturing, testing, and delivering electrooptical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) space components, payloads, and satellites for U.S. government, defense, and intelligence customers.

Essential Functions:

Lead all phases of small-medium size/complexity program(s)
Serve as the primary customer point of contact, strengthening established relationships and driving missionaligned engagement
Own program P&L including cost, schedule, technical performance, and alignment to annual commitments
Mentor, direct, and inspire crossfunctional teams to deliver execution excellence and organizational performance
Champion major captures, competitive pursuits, and solesource proposals
Collaborate across Business Development, Finance, Contracts, Engineering, and Operations to ensure integrated program success
Directly influence business strategy using budget insight, customer trends, competitive environment, and investment alignment
Must be available to travel as necessary

Qualifications:

Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance
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

Preferred Additional Skills:

Successful experience as a program or project manager and/or Integrated Product Team Lead
Experience in program management with the Department of the Navy, Air Force, Space Force, or Intelligence Community
Ability to interpret, condense, and present findings to audiences with variable skill sets and experience levels
Ability to provide/reinforce the credibility and commitment of L3Harris at appropriate levels in the customer community
Understanding of electrooptical satellite, payload, and mission products
PMP certification is preferred
Familiarity with government contracting practices, Earned Value Management (EVMS), and standard program reporting metrics
Broad management and leadership experience leading crossfunctional project teams

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts state is $110,500-$205,500. 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.

The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close August 5, 2026.

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