Senior Specialist, Program Managmement

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Program Management Job Code: 36950 Job Location: Clifton, NJ Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days—totalling 80 hours worked—and have every other Friday off. Job Description: The Program Manager is responsible for leading the execution of development and production programs within the Electronic Warfare (EW) portfolio and serving as the primary interface with customers, engineering, operations, and Business Development (BD). This role ensures program performance across cost, schedule, technical requirements, and Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics. The candidate must have strong program management experience, a solid technical background in EW or related defense systems, and a high level of proficiency in EVM to effectively manage cost and schedule performance across complex programs. Essential Functions: Lead day‑to‑day management of Electronic Warfare programs, ensuring successful execution across schedule, budget, EVM performance, risk, and deliverables. Maintain a high degree of proficiency in Earned Value Management, including development and analysis of cost and schedule performance metrics, variance analysis, forecasting, and corrective action planning. Serve as the primary customer‑facing representative for assigned programs, maintaining clear communication, building strong relationships, and ensuring alignment with contractual requirements. Communicate with leadership regarding matters of importance to the functional or business area and may conduct briefings with leaders. Coordinate cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and quality to drive program milestones and resolve issues. Support the portfolio growth campaign, providing technical understanding, proposal inputs, and customer engagement based on EW domain knowledge. Apply engineering and EW technical 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. Establish operational plans for job area with short‑term impact on results. Contribute to long‑term account strategy and growth by identifying follow‑on opportunities and supporting capture activities. Maintain a high level of situational awareness across all assigned programs and proactively address issues to protect schedule and performance. Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. 4 years experience in Earned Value Management (EVM), including performance measurement, variance analysis, forecasting, and corrective action development. 4 years experience in program management within the defense or aerospace industry, preferably supporting Electronic Warfare (EW) or related mission‑critical systems, managing large, complex, high‑visibility programs with minimal oversight. Preferred Additional Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing practices, processes, and cross‑organizational alignment. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple, concurrent priorities. Strong understanding of engineering principles and EW technologies, enabling effective communication with technical teams and customers. Experience with customer engagement, proposal development, and capture support. Demonstrated track record of implementing process improvements and contributing to operational excellence. Ability to develop and deliver high‑quality program reviews and executive‑level briefings. Salary Range: In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $106,500 - $197,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Benefits: L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program, 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. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. 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