Principal, Program Management

Principal, Program Management

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and capable Principal, Program Management for our Ashburn VA location. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of program management execution, growth, strategy, and financial performance for one of our Launched Effects programs at this location in alignment with L3Harris' goals and objectives.

This position will have a direct interface with customers, suppliers, and stakeholder leadership. You will promote a positive work environment, guiding L3Harris' employees in their work and influencing them to deliver their best and to act within the L3Harris corporate values.

Essential Functions:

As the program management lead, directly interacts with a matrixed and cross-functional team across multiple geographic locations.

Solve highly complex problems with significant business impact.

Accountable for the cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements of the portfolio through all phases.

Develop, manage, track, and report financial forecasts.

Provide executive level briefings to key internal and external stakeholders.

Direct the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contracts.

Cross-functional coordination with matrixed leadership to accomplish business objectives.

Ensure that all resources such as engineering, manpower, production, and facilities are available to support the program.

Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.

Develop and execute business roadmaps and strategies to grow the portfolio.

Define program parameters and/or guiding internal research and development efforts.

Work with customers to determine needs, requirements, and new business opportunities.

Ensure customer satisfaction, maintaining customer communication, and providing overall management of customer relationships.

Travel required approximately 10% of the time.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 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.

US DoW Secret Clearance is Required, with ability to work Special Access Programs

Preferred Additional Skills:

Proven leadership experience

Experience managing programs within a DoW or Aerospace environment

Understanding of customer procurement processes and government funding approval

Solid technical background and strong financial skills

Program strategy and capture experience

Earned Value Management System experience

Experience leading cross functional teams and working across different business organizations and customer communities

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Excellent oral, written, negotiation, and presentation skills

Experience with customer and stakeholder communication

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the Greater Washington, D.C. areas is MIN $153,000.00 - MAX: $284,000.00. 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.

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.