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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
- JPMorganChase42
- CenterWell41
- AbbVie25
- L3Harris17
- Oracle16
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software15
- Science & Research3
- Electronics & Hardware3
- Construction & Real Estate3
- Consulting & Professional Services3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in program lead jobs.
- 3-5 years of experience managing cross-functional programs or projects end to end
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain project plans, timelines, and status reports
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana, Jira, or Monday.com
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive and stakeholder updates
- Experience defining program goals, tracking KPIs, and reporting on outcomes
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience
Tips for Your Program Lead Job Search
Quantify program scope on your resume
Program leads are hired to manage complexity, so your resume needs to show scale. Include the number of teams you coordinated, the duration of programs you owned, and measurable outcomes like completion rates, budget adherence, or stakeholder reach.
Tailor your resume to each sector
A program lead resume that works for a tech company will not land at a government contractor or nonprofit. Swap in the vocabulary of the posting, whether that is agile delivery, grant-funded programming, or community impact metrics, before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists program lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your tools
Many program lead roles require proficiency in specific project management or reporting tools. When a posting names the exact platform your team used, prioritize that application and reference your hands-on experience with the tool explicitly in your materials.
Prepare a cross-functional influence story
Interviewers for program lead roles consistently probe how you align teams that do not report to you. Have a concrete example ready that shows how you drove agreement across departments, resolved a conflict between stakeholders, or kept a program on track without formal authority.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Program lead offers often have flexible titles and reporting lines. Before discussing compensation, clarify what the program encompasses, who the stakeholders are, and what success looks like in the first year, so you can assess the offer accurately and negotiate from a grounded position.
Program Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most program leads?
The companies hiring the most program leads right now include JPMorganChase, CenterWell, and AbbVie, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially high at organizations scaling new initiatives across technology, healthcare, and mission-driven sectors.
How many program lead jobs are remote?
About 74% of program lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility for this role. Program management, community programs, and education-focused program leads tend to have the highest concentration of remote and hybrid options compared to operations-heavy or government-adjacent roles.
How do you become a program lead?
Start by building experience as a project coordinator or program associate, where you own discrete deliverables within a larger program. From there, take on cross-functional responsibilities, learn to manage budgets and stakeholder relationships, and develop a habit of documenting program outcomes. Many program leads also strengthen their candidacy by earning a project management certification such as PMP or CAPM.
Can you get hired as a program lead with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates into associate or junior program lead roles with limited direct experience if you can demonstrate strong organizational skills, clear communication, and exposure to managing any kind of coordinated effort. Volunteer program coordination, internship project ownership, or operations roles that required cross-team collaboration all translate well and are worth highlighting specifically in your application materials.
What does the program lead interview process look like?
Most program lead interviews include a recruiter screen focused on your background, followed by one or two rounds with the hiring manager and key stakeholders. Expect behavioral questions about how you have managed competing priorities, kept programs on schedule, and influenced teams without direct authority. Some employers add a written exercise or presentation where you outline how you would approach a program challenge relevant to their work.
Where can I find and apply to program lead jobs?
You can find and apply to program lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits your experience, sector preference, and location.
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