Principal, Program Management

Harris Corp - composite aero-structures division; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in West Palm Beach is hiring a Principal, Program Management for the Advanced Missile Propulsion & Technologies (AMPT) org within the Hypersonics Program Office at Aerojet Rocketdyne Missile Solutions. The role leads complex programs from inception to completion, driving cost, schedule, and performance while engaging customers and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have deep program-management expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree with 10+ years.
• In lieu of a degree, 16 years of related experience.
• Active DOD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of assigned programs from inception through completion.
• Drive program execution to meet orders, revenue, OI, and cash flow goals.
• Own program cost, schedule, and technical performance for major subsystems.
• Serve as primary customer contact for program activities and reviews.
• Coordinate proposals, SOWs, budgets, and contract terms.
• Identify risks, conduct root-cause analyses, and implement mitigations.
• Provide leadership across technical, manufacturing, admin, and business functions.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

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: 46241

Job Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Program Management professional to join our Advanced Missile Propulsion & Technologies (AMPT) organization within the Hypersonics Program Office at Aerojet Rocketdyne Missile Solutions.

In this role, you will lead complex programs from inception through completion, driving execution to achieve key business and financial objectives, including orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and cash flow. You will serve as the primary leader for program performance, with responsibility for cost, schedule, technical execution, customer engagement, and cross-functional team alignment.

This position is ideal for a program management leader with deep expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence outcomes across technical, operational, and customer-facing environments. The successful candidate will manage large, complex initiatives with minimal oversight and play a key role in advancing strategic and operational objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Lead all phases of assigned programs from inception through completion, ensuring alignment with business, technical, financial, and customer objectives.
• Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial goals, including orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and cash flow.
• Own program cost, schedule, and technical performance for company programs or major program subsystems.
• Serve as the primary customer contact for program activities, including leading program reviews focused on cost, schedule, and technical execution.
• Coordinate development of proposals, business plans, Statements of Work (SOW), specifications, operating budgets, and contract terms and conditions.
• Participate in contract negotiations and manage contract changes.
• Establish program milestones and monitor execution against master plans and schedules.
• Identify program risks and issues, lead root cause analysis, and implement effective mitigation and resolution strategies.
• Provide leadership across technical, manufacturing, administrative, and business functions to ensure successful program execution.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, tools, and program execution practices to enhance performance and business results.
• Contribute to operational planning and provide input to new products, processes, standards, and initiatives that support functional and business objectives.
• Lead large, complex program initiatives that are strategically important to the organization.
• Implement strategic goals established by leadership and translate them into actionable program and operational plans.
• Influence internal and external stakeholders, including customers and vendors, to support changes in concepts, practices, processes, and approaches.
• Communicate effectively with leadership on matters affecting program, functional, or business performance.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to other employees within area of expertise and across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience, OR
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience, OR
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Active DOD Secret Security Clearance

Preferred skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of program management and strong understanding of business, financial, and operational drivers.
• Demonstrated success leading large, complex initiatives with minimal oversight.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical, manufacturing, administrative, and business functions.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, including the ability to engage customers, vendors, internal stakeholders, and leadership.
• Proven ability to improve processes, systems, and program execution methods to deliver measurable results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate complex issues, determine root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Experience leading customer program reviews and managing customer relationships in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day program execution.

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