Senior Specialist, Program Management

L3Harris Technologies•Clifton, NJ

12d•$106,500 - $197,500

About The Position

The Program Manager leads execution of multiple production programs within the Electronic Warfare (EW) portfolio and serves as the primary interface with customers, engineering, operations, and Business Development. The role is accountable for program performance across cost, schedule, technical requirements, and Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics. It requires program management experience, technical expertise in EW or related defense systems, and strong EVM proficiency to manage performance across complex programs. The position is based in Clifton, New Jersey, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. The salary range is $106,500–$197,500. The employer offers benefits including health and disability insurance, a 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. Specific programs and options may vary based on hire date, schedule type, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of related experience.
Active U.S. Secret security clearance or higher.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Earned Value Management, including performance measurement, variance analysis, forecasting, and corrective action development.
Program management experience in the defense or aerospace industry, preferably with Electronic Warfare or related mission-critical systems.
Experience managing large, complex, high-visibility programs with minimal oversight.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence practices, processes, and cross-organizational alignment.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
Strong understanding of engineering principles and EW technologies.
Experience supporting or leading Business Development activities, including customer engagement, proposal development, and capture support.
Demonstrated record of implementing process improvements and contributing to operational excellence.
Ability to develop and deliver high-quality program reviews and executive-level briefings.
PMP or equivalent program management certification.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day management of Electronic Warfare programs, ensuring execution across schedule, budget, EVM performance, risk, and deliverables.
Develop and analyze cost and schedule performance metrics, conduct variance analysis and forecasting, and plan corrective actions using Earned Value Management.
Serve as the primary customer-facing representative for assigned programs, maintaining communication, building relationships, and aligning execution with contractual requirements.
Communicate important matters to functional or business-area leadership and conduct leadership briefings as needed.
Coordinate with engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and quality to drive milestones and resolve issues.
Support two active Business Development campaigns through technical understanding, proposal inputs, and customer engagement based on EW domain knowledge.
Apply engineering and EW expertise to interpret requirements, support design decisions, and communicate complex concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
Monitor and manage program risks, opportunities, staffing needs, and resource allocations.
Prepare and deliver internal and external program reviews, status updates, and financial reporting.
Implement strategic goals established by leadership and establish operational plans with short-term impact on results.
Contribute to long-term account strategy and growth by identifying follow-on opportunities and supporting capture activities.
Maintain situational awareness across assigned programs and proactively address issues to protect schedule and performance.