Principal, Program Management

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Fort Wayne, IN (and Palm Bay, FL) seeks a Principal Program Manager to lead the Division's program excellence and drive repeatable improvements across critical national security initiatives.

You will partner with the Division VP, oversee the Program Excellence Function, manage metrics, IRT coordination, forecasting tools, and growth initiatives, with travel monthly and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in Earned Value Management, Risk Management, and Change Management.
• Experience leading cross-functional, multi‑disciplinary, multi‑geographical teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive Repeatable Program Excellence (RPX) improvements across the Division.
• Lead business initiatives as directed by the Division Vice President.
• Partner with functional leaders and program teams to improve execution and outcomes.
• Serve as the Division point of contact for program management issues.
• Track key program metrics, maintain scorecards, communicate trends to leadership.
• Coordinate Independent Review Team (IRT) activities and close action items.
• Support standardized tools and processes for forecasting.
• Collaborate with Business Development for execution strategy and growth.
• Travel at least once per month; ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Risk Management

Change Management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

16 years of related experience in lieu of degree

Job description

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: Principal, Program Management

Job Code: 44721

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL or Fort Wayne, IN

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description

The Spectral Solutions Division within the Space Systems Sector is seeking a strategic, results-driven Program Manager to help lead key business initiatives and strengthen program execution across the Division.

This leader will partner closely with the Division Vice President and serve as the head of the Program Excellence Function, driving improvements in people, processes, and tools to support strong business performance. This is a unique opportunity to shape Division strategy, elevate program excellence, and make a meaningful impact on critical national security missions.

Essential Functions

• Drive Repeatable Program Excellence (RPX) improvement efforts across the Division
• Lead business initiatives as directed by the Division Vice President
• Partner with functional leaders and program teams to improve execution and business outcomes
• Serve as the Division point of contact for program management functional issues
• Track key program metrics, maintain scorecards, and communicate trends to leadership
• Coordinate Independent Review Team (IRT) activities and ensure action items are closed
• Support standardized tools and processes for programmatic and financial forecasting
• Partner with business leaders and Business Development to support execution strategy and long-term growth
• Ability to travel as needed (expectation is at least once per month)
• Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in Earned Value Management, Risk Management, and Change Management
• Experience leading cross-functional, multi-disciplinary, multi-geographical teams within a matrix organization

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and/or Overhead Persistent Infrared Missions
• Experience in satellite development, integration, test, and on-orbit support
• Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification
• Business/financial acumen; global business acumen in defense or aerospace and/or relevant technology markets with broad knowledge of changing defense markets.
• Influence and make recommendations at all levels of the organization.

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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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.