Principal, Program Management

L3HHCM20

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.