Senior Communications Specialist

Senior Specialist, CommunicationsL3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.Job Location: Rochester, NY; Palm Bay, FL; Salt Lake City, UT; Londonderry, NHJob Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday offJob Description:We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Tradeshow Manager to join our Communications and Spectrum Dominance (CSD) Tradeshow and Events team. The position is structured under the Business Development (BD) Operations Department and plays the role of linking the segment's BD teams, marketing and communications (MarCom), and other internal and external functions in order to support the planning and implementation of domestic and international events that highlight the segment's innovative solutions across a wide ranging portfolio.A successful candidate will be responsible for creating a detailed blueprint for medium to large trade shows, from concept to breakdown. The function demands meticulous organization and time management skills. The ability to balance communicated business objectives against investment resources and time to ensure a smooth event that meets financial and engagement goals is paramount.Essential Functions:Collaborate with BD, MarCom, Senior Leaders, Product Teams, etc., to create compelling environments, product demos, and memorable experiences targeted to specific markets.Create and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure all milestones and financial targets are met.Ensure show participation is aligned with strategic marketing and segment BD goals.Work with creative teams to design and produce engaging booth experiences, signage, and marketing collateral such as e-vites and sponsorship deliverables.Plan and coordinate logistics for company participation including booth/attendee registration, shipping, setup/dismantling schedules, and staff scheduling as needed.Manage the internal attendee experience from pre-registration through post-event follow-up, ensuring engaging and high-quality interactions with our team.Source and manage relationships with suppliers, overseeing booth design, construction, and event services to ensure a professional and impactful presentation.Present plans effectively to internal and external stakeholders, gather feedback, and deliver ongoing status reports.Develop and manage event budgets, prioritizing cost-effective solutions while maintaining high standards in branding and attendee engagement while reconciling expenses post-event.Collect attendee feedback, leads, and performance data to assess the effectiveness and ROI of event participation.Gather detailed post-event BD reports, providing insights on successes and recommended improvements for future events.Provide leadership and on-site management during setup, event days, and teardown to ensure events run smoothly.Train and prepare on-site staff to ensure they effectively represent the company and communicate our core messaging.Willing and able to work and/or attend virtual meetings occasionally outside of local standard business hours, depending on work location.Ability to travel up to 25%-30% of the year depending on need, some weekends, and internationally at times.Move up to 30 lbs. if needed, such as when boxes of collateral and/or supplies need to ship to/from show site.Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree with 6 years prior event management experience, Graduate Degree with 4 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.Preferred Additional Skills:Corporate event and/or trade show experience in the communications or defense/government sectors.Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation is a plus.Experience with event management platforms and expense reporting software.A passion for the latest trends in trade show and event management.Knowledge of customer engagement strategies to promote new product releases. L3Harris Technologies