Principal, Program Management

L3Harris Technologies; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Principal Program Manager in Waco, TX. This role leads modification and maintenance programs across multiple platforms, including proposal preparation, SOWs, and contract performance.

You will work with the program team to ensure cost, schedule, and technical success. The ideal candidate has 12+ years of PM experience (10+ with a Graduate Degree) and preferably an aerospace/DoD background with strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with extensive PM experience.
• 12+ years of relevant experience; 10+ with Graduate Degree; 16 years in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance; active clearance preferred.
• Aerospace/DoD and production operations experience is highly desirable.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance of AT-modification/maintenance contracts within AM&M.
• Negotiate contracts and contract changes.
• Coordinate proposals, plans, statements of work, budgets, and terms.
• Act as customer contact and lead program review with leadership and customer.
• Set milestones, monitor plans, and resolve schedule/program issues.
• Coordinate tasks with IPT, engineering, and finance from technical and admin areas.

Skills

Program management

Security clearance

Aerospace/DoD

Multi-stakeholder leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Project

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 Manager

Job Code: 41702

Job Location: Waco Tx

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris Modernization and Maintenance Group (MMG) is searching for a motivated and energetic Program Manager (PM) to contribute to the success of the Avionics, Modification and Maintenance (AM&M) business area. This position includes support for programs in the execution phase, as well as providing support to pursuit/capture opportunities. This Program Manager (PM) position has responsibility for working with the program team to lead modification and maintenance efforts across a variety of platforms. This includes the responsibility for proposal preparation and negotiation, preparation of component SOWs and specifications, and contract performance (cost, schedule, and quality).

Essential Functions:

• The candidate will be responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of aircraft modification and maintenance contract(s) within the AM&M Programs Business Area.
• Participate in the negotiation of contract(s) and contract changes.
• Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• Acts as a customer contact for AM&M efforts, supporting/leading program review sessions with leadership and/or customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• In concert with Integrated Program Team (IPT), establishes business concepts, criteria, and critical tasks to ensure contract meets/ exceeds operational and financial goals.
• Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program/ logistics/ process problems, and develops/obtains solutions in line with program, mission, and company goals.
• Coordinates taskings, planning, and scheduling of requirements with the Functional Groups, Project Engineering, Engineering, and Finance representatives assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience. In lieu of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance access. Active clearance preferred.
• Previous aerospace, DOD, Air Force, or production operations experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing deadlines.
• Must be able to work directly and professionally with the Customer, Company Senior Leadership, and all Functional Groups (i.e. operations, engineering, supply chain).
• Experience in driving results over a multi-functional/ multi-discipline team in a fast pasted dynamic environment.
• Self motivated, with the ability to work independently and have a strong sense of teamwork.
• Experience in driving solutions over a multi-functional/ multi-discipline team in a fast pasted dynamic environment.
• Qualified applicant will possess excellent managerial and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications is preferred, including SharePoint, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Project.

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.