Principal Program Manager

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 133,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Principal Program Manager in Melbourne, FL or Rochester, NY to lead Space Ground Solutions programs. The role oversees cost, schedule, technical performance, revenue, profitability, and cash flow from pursuit through delivery, directing proposals and contracts while building strong customer relationships.

The ideal candidate holds a Top Secret/SCI clearance with 12+ years of program management experience (or 10 years with a graduate degree).

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s or graduate degree with extensive PM experience
• DoD/IC experience preferred and security clearance eligibility

Responsibilities

• Maintain an integrated master schedule and proactive risk management.
• Manage portfolios/programs potentially exceeding $25M/year and deliver cost/schedule performance.
• Align program roadmaps with customer objectives and mission outcomes.
• Direct proposals, business plans, and contract activities to meet needs.
• Drive program strategy, growth plans, and capture efforts for additional scope.
• Ensure budgets and financial execution comply with specifications and policies.
• Maintain active communication with stakeholders and customers.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Budget oversight

Proposal development

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Graduate Degree (MS/related field)

Job description

Job Title: Principal Program Manager

Job Code: 46328

Job Location: Melbourne, FL OR Rochester, NY

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

Job Description:

The Principal Program Manager leads the execution and growth of complex, mission-critical Space Ground Solutions programs within the Space Systems Sector. This customer-facing leader is accountable for program cost, schedule, technical performance, revenue, profitability, and cash flow from pursuit through delivery. The role leads cross-functional teams, builds strong customer relationships, directs proposals and contract activities, and develops strategies aligned with customer roadmaps to deliver innovative solutions and expand the business.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain an integrated master schedule, managing development and test to a technical baseline, and maintain an active and proactive risk management program
• Manage portfolio/programs, to potentially include IRADs/CRADs/proposals of at least $25M/year, delivering technical and financial performance measured against cost and schedule indicators
• Operate in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment to align future program roadmap with customer objectives and mission outcomes
• Work with customers to determine requirements and new business opportunities; direct the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, and specifications to meet those needs
• Drive program strategy and growth plans; support capture management efforts of additional scope and support technology roadmap and investment plans
• Responsible for budget management and financial execution of programs; ensure programs are executing within compliance with specifications, performance requirements, schedules, cost commitments, and internal policies and procedures
• Maintain active communication with key stakeholders (internal and external, including customers and vendors)
• Implement strategic goals in alignment with Business Area/Division roadmap
• Partner with Business Development, Sales, and Marketing functions to nurture productive relations, collect appropriate market and customer intelligence, and formulate strategies in pursuit, sales, and marketing campaigns
• Drive high levels of engagement on the program to ensure quality deliverables, efficient execution, and retention of key personnel

Qualifications:

• Current Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of program/project management experience; Or, Graduate Degree a minimum of 10 years of program/project management experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• PMP Certification
• Experience with customers within the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community
• Ability to manage complex, decentralized software development programs with expertise in budget analysis and cost controls implementation
• Strategic thinker with the capacity to manage business complexity and identify and focus on top priorities
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated experience and proficiency in building and managing technical development teams in a matrixed organization
• Experience managing subcontractors
• Ability to manage and analyze budgets and cost controls on cost-plus and fixed-price programs
• Strong customer engagement skills, including written and oral communication, and experience briefing senior customer leaders

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York is $133,000 - $247,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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.