Principal, Program Management

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, delivering end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About the role

L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal, Program Management to join our Advanced Missile Propulsion & Technologies (AMPT) organization within the Missile Defense and Warheads organization in the Missile Solutions (MSSL) segment. This role is a subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of project management.

Preferred locations: Canoga Park, CA, Huntsville, AL, or Sacramento, CA. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance. Travel as needed up to 15% (1 multi-day trip per month).

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion, driving program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow.
• Oversee the cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts and contract changes.
• Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW), specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of the contract.
• Act as the primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test; expand the product line with the customer.
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules; identify program problems and obtain solutions, such as allocating resources or changing contractual specifications.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.
• Improve upon existing processes or establish new systems using significant conceptualizing, reasoning, and interpretation; develop or champion new concepts or technologies.
• Analyze complex problems to seek understanding of root causes, considering variables that impact multiple functions and/or businesses.
• Recommend tactics and strategies that directly impact the achievement of overall business or functional results; influence others to accept the team’s view/practices and new concepts.
• Conduct briefings to senior leaders and customers; recognized as an internal expert and thought leader in area of expertise.
• Manage large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization, involving large cross-functional teams.
• Establish educational and training goals for area of expertise and ensure those goals are achieved; provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees.
• Develop or champion new systems, concepts, or technologies; recommend new products, processes, policies, standards, or operating plans in support of job function strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and a minimum of 12 years of prior Program Management experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior Program Management experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior Program Management experience.

Preferred Skills

• Strong problem-solving and innovation skills, with the ability to gather comprehensive information, analyze issues, and develop creative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external stakeholders, including customers and vendors.
• Mastery-level knowledge within Program Management; viewed as an expert and/or resource within the field by peers in and outside the organization.
• Experience managing large, complex project initiatives with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate within and outside the organization to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Proven ability to make significant improvements in processes, systems, or products.
• Formal training in Project Management, with PMP certification.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) concepts.
• Experience in all phases of project and program management, from proposal and ensuing negotiations through contract award, project planning, project execution, and closeout.
• Experience in an Integrated Project Team (IPT) leadership role.
• Aerospace or defense development experience.
• Experience with liquid, solid, or cold gas propulsion systems.
• Experience with warheads or other energetic systems.

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the State of California is $153,000 - $284,000. 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.

Schedule

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (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.