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Lead Program Manager jobs are open across technology, healthcare, financial services, defense, and government contracting, at every level from senior program manager to director, with specializations in cross-functional delivery, portfolio governance, and enterprise transformation programs. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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L3Harris 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 Title: Lead, Program Finance
Job Code: 46002
Job Location: Melbourne, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
L3Harris Mission Networks is seeking a Lead, Program Finance to join its Finance team. The Lead, Program Finance position will be responsible for financial forecasting, program financial execution, proposal support, and various ad hoc analyses. This position performs analyses related to programs including orders, sales, profit, program working capital, and cash flow. Responsibility also includes development and distribution of all financial reports to stakeholders for their programs. The successful candidate is expected to understand internal customer requirements and provide useful, timely data to assist in the reporting and decision-making process. This individual will work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and a collaborative team setting.
Essential Functions:
- Partner with Program Management Office and manage financial actions including financial planning and analysis, tracking cash flow, forecasting, and proposing corrective actions as appropriate.
- Ensure financials for Program Management Reviews are accurate and complete.
- Support month end and week soft closing activities including validating actuals, revenue recognition, cost and fee ceilings, and profit bookings.
- Provide financial forecast for the program.
- Support and lead proposals as needed.
- Participate in internal meetings as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience collaborating with Engineering functions, Program Managers, Finance, Accounting, and FP&A.
- Strong self starter.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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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.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
L3Harris 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 Title: Lead, Program Finance
Job Code: 46002
Job Location: Melbourne, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
L3Harris Mission Networks is seeking a Lead, Program Finance to join its Finance team. The Lead, Program Finance position will be responsible for financial forecasting, program financial execution, proposal support, and various ad hoc analyses. This position performs analyses related to programs including orders, sales, profit, program working capital, and cash flow. Responsibility also includes development and distribution of all financial reports to stakeholders for their programs. The successful candidate is expected to understand internal customer requirements and provide useful, timely data to assist in the reporting and decision-making process. This individual will work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and a collaborative team setting.
Essential Functions:
- Partner with Program Management Office and manage financial actions including financial planning and analysis, tracking cash flow, forecasting, and proposing corrective actions as appropriate.
- Ensure financials for Program Management Reviews are accurate and complete.
- Support month end and week soft closing activities including validating actuals, revenue recognition, cost and fee ceilings, and profit bookings.
- Provide financial forecast for the program.
- Support and lead proposals as needed.
- Participate in internal meetings as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience collaborating with Engineering functions, Program Managers, Finance, Accounting, and FP&A.
- Strong self starter.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
#LIVT1
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.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin70
- JPMorganChase42
- CenterWell41
- AbbVie25
- L3Harris17
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software15
- Science & Research3
- Electronics & Hardware3
- Construction & Real Estate3
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead program manager jobs.
- 7 or more years of program or project management experience across complex, cross-functional initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and competing stakeholder priorities
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification preferred or required
- Proficiency with program management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms
- Experience building and maintaining program roadmaps, risk registers, and executive status reports
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, computer science, or a related field
Tips for Your Lead Program Manager Job Search
Quantify program scope on your resume
Lead program manager roles expect you to show scale, not just duties. Call out the number of workstreams you coordinated, the size of the budgets you managed, and whether you drove cross-functional teams of five or fifty. Vague ownership language gets filtered out fast.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead program manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the delivery methodology
Job postings often signal whether the team runs agile, waterfall, or a hybrid. Mirror that language in your resume's bullet points and summary. Reviewers screening for PMP experience will pass on a resume that only highlights scrum certifications, even if your background is relevant.
Target postings by program complexity tier
Some lead program manager roles manage a single high-visibility product launch. Others own a portfolio of ten interdependent initiatives. Read the scope carefully and prioritize openings where your experience level matches the complexity, not just the title.
Prepare a structured program narrative for interviews
Interviewers at this level expect you to walk through a full program lifecycle: how you scoped it, how you handled dependency conflicts, and what you delivered. Rehearse one or two detailed examples that cover all three phases so you're not reconstructing them under pressure.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Lead program manager offers frequently include performance bonuses, equity grants, or project completion incentives. Before accepting, ask the recruiter to break down the full package so you can compare offers on a consistent basis rather than base salary alone.
Lead Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead program managers?
The most active employers for lead program managers right now are Lockheed Martin, JPMorganChase, and CenterWell, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in technology, defense contracting, and large healthcare systems.
How many lead program manager jobs are remote?
About 73% of lead program manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for distributed program leadership. Roles focused on enterprise transformation, SaaS product delivery, and internal platform programs tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to on-site-heavy defense or government contracting positions.
How do you become a lead program manager?
Start by building several years of hands-on project or program management experience, ideally managing cross-functional teams and multi-workstream initiatives. Earning a PMP or PgMP certification signals formal competency and helps your resume clear initial screens. From there, take on progressively larger programs, demonstrate you can manage interdependencies and executive stakeholders, and document the business outcomes your programs delivered.
Can you get hired as a lead program manager without direct experience?
Moving directly into a lead program manager role without prior program management experience is uncommon because the title implies ownership of complex, multi-team initiatives. The more practical path is to transition from a senior project manager or program manager role after demonstrating you can run end-to-end delivery cycles, manage risk across workstreams, and present program status to executive sponsors.
What does the lead program manager interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on program scope and leadership style, and one or more behavioral rounds where you walk through past programs in detail using structured storytelling. Many employers also include a panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders and occasionally a case exercise where you outline how you would structure and de-risk a hypothetical program.
Where can I find and apply to lead program manager jobs?
You can find and apply to lead program manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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