Principal, Program Management

J ob Title: Principal , Program Management

Job Code: 46279

Job Location: Onsite, Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off)

Job Description:

L3 Harris is seeking a Principal Program Manager to lead programs and pursuits for space communication solutions supporting the Global Networks business area. The Principal Program Manager will also have responsibility for proposal development, strategic planning, customer engagement, and overall program and portfolio performance. The role owns cost, schedule, technical performance, risk posture, and customer satisfaction for assigned programs and serves as a senior leader influencing cross-functional execution. The Principal Program Manager will also be responsible for communication within and outside of L3Harris.

Essential Functions:

Own cost, schedule, resourcing, contractual compliance, and technical performance for multiple production, development, or field-support programs.

Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion, including design concepts, criteria setting, development, integration, test, and production.

Conduct regular program reviews covering earned value, cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk management.

Conduct briefings for senior leaders and customers on a variety of topics to include comprehensive status reporting and program metrics.

Drive achievement of business and financial objectives including orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow.

Ensure compliance with internal policy, contractual requirements, applicable regulations, and industry standards

Partner with Business Development on key pursuits and lead proposal development efforts through negotiations and contract award.

Manage program risks and opportunities by developing, implementing, and tracking mitigation strategies

Partner with Supply Chain to manage key subcontractor activity that is critical to overall program performance.

Communicate effectively within and outside of L3Harris, including with strategic partners in industry and government.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years of related experience; or Graduate Degree with 10+ years; or 16+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

U.S. citizenship required; Must have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and its application.

Demonstrated experience with the program integrated master schedule (IMS), including data input/output and progress tracking on the program.

Strong communication, negotiation, customer-facing, and executive-level presentation skills.

Knowledge of FAR/DFAR, DPAS rated contracts, and DoW customer environments.

Experience with and knowledge of space domain platforms and customers

An active TS/SCI clearance is highly desirable.

Strong leadership and influencing skills across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills with broad-based consideration of organizational impact.

Experience managing large development and production programs.

Experience in different phases of project and program management, from proposal and ensuing negotiations through contract award, project planning, project execution and closeout.

Excellent communication/presentation skills.

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