Lead Subcontracts Program Manager

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Job Title:

Lead Subcontracts Program Manager

Job Code: 41045

Job Location:

Rochester, NY;
Wilmington, MA;
Colorado Springs, CO;
Washington, DC;
Los Angeles, CA

Job Schedule:

9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

Ready to lead at the intersection of supplier performance, program execution, and advanced space and imaging technologies? Join our growing Space Superiority & Imaging Division as a Program Manager, Subcontracts, where you will play a critical role in delivering high-visibility prime contract work that supports mission-focused innovation. In this role, you will lead a dedicated Supplier Management Team and serve as the key driver of subcontract performance across the full lifecycle.

You will collaborate with internal program leaders and supplier executives to ensure the hardware and systems we procure meet demanding technical, schedule, cost, and production goals.

• Act as the primary liaison between Program Leadership, IPT Lead, Engineering, Quality, Subcontract Manager, and supplier leadership/functional counterparts
• Monitor and report technical performance of procured hardware and systems
• Lead risk identification, mitigation, and escalation processes
• Manage supplier production plans, delivery milestones, and budget health
• Ensure all subcontract work meets or exceeds affordability requirements
• Represent the program in occasional travel to supplier sites
• Understand supplier Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and key Earned Value Management System (EVMS) metrics performance against IMS
• Collaborate across Business Development, Finance, Contracts, Engineering, and Operations to ensure integrated program success
• Ability to obtain U.S. Government security 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

• Previous work experience in a fast-paced continuous-change integration environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Law, or Business preferred
• Experience in government and commercial contracting/subcontracting, managing supplier performance in the areas of technical scope, schedule, cost, and risk mitigation
• Extensive management and leadership skills to lead cross-department project teams or manage projects across the enterprise
• Ability to effectively use matrix organizations to win business and get results, with a demonstrated ability to lead high-performance teams
• Able to interpret, condense, and present findings to audiences with variable skill sets and experience levels
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to develop effective working relationships with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Operations, and external customers
• PMP certification is preferred
• Lean Six Sigma experience
• Experience as Cost Account Manager for Subcontracts, managing budgets and sales forecasting
• Ability to travel to supplier facilities periodically

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $127,500-$236,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia 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.

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Harris 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 October 15, 2026.

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