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Job Title: Deputy Program Manager

Job Code: 32550

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris Space Superiority and Imaging Division is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to join the ISR Portfolio at L3Harris. You will be responsible for program management on active programs and capture management activities, splitting your time nominally 50/50 between these responsibilities. You will assume a key role in driving program success and new business opportunities within the portfolio. This position requires a track record of successful project delivery, customer engagement, strategic planning, and leadership capabilities. The Deputy Program Manager will report to the Portfolio Lead.

Essential Functions:

• Manage day-to-day program operations to ensure they align with the strategic goals and objectives of the Agile EO business area and ISR portfolio
• Serve as the Deputy Program Manager for program execution, supporting the Portfolio Lead
• Facilitate effective communication between customers and internal teams to maintain strong customer relationships and satisfaction while adhering to contractual requirements and L3Harris policies and procedures
• Be able to lead capture management activities on critical pursuits for the portfolio and business area
• Support proposal development, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and company standards
• Determine resource needs and coordinate deployment of cross-functional expertise across Space and Airborne Systems, to drive success within programs and capture efforts
• Leverage Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) to manage and monitor program performance, schedule, and cost
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans to address potential issues affecting program success
• Coordinate with contracts, finance, engineering, and other departments to ensure alignment and support for program goals while identifying opportunities for more efficient program execution
• Mentor and develop program team members to enhance their skills and effectiveness across all team functions, with a focus on control account managers and integrated product team leads
• Travel as needed (up to 20%)

Qualifications:

• Must Have an Active Top Secret Clearance with ability to get additional access
• 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, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Proven experience in capture management and business development activities
• Strong customer engagement and relationship-building skills
• Intermediate understanding and application of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Knowledge of ITAR and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) desired
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with government and defense contracting
• Knowledge of L3Harris products, systems, and processes

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts state is $106,500-$197,500. 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 April 05, 2026.

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