Strategic Program Excellence Leader for Defense Tech

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Principal, Program Management for the Spectral Solutions Division, located in Palm Bay, FL or Fort Wayne, IN. You will lead the Program Excellence Function and partner with the Division VP to drive strategic initiatives and improved execution.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage metrics and forecasts, and support growth with Business Development. DoD security clearance is required, and travel is expected at least monthly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree with 10+ years also acceptable.
• Experience in Earned Value Management, Risk Management, and Change Management.
• Experience leading cross-functional, multi-geographical teams within a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Risk Management

Change Management

Cross-functional leadership

Matrix organization

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Principal, Program Management for the Spectral Solutions Division, located in Palm Bay, FL or Fort Wayne, IN. You will lead the Program Excellence Function and partner with the Division VP to drive strategic initiatives and improved execution.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage metrics and forecasts, and support growth with Business Development. DoD security clearance is required, and travel is expected at least monthly.