Deputy Program Manager

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Deputy Program Manager

32550

Wilmington, MA

9/80

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Harris Space Superiority and Imaging Division is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to join the ISR Portfolio  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.

• 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 L3
  
  Harris 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%).

• 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.

• 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 L3
  
  Harris 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. L3

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…