Principal, Program Management
L3HARRIS Technologies
Fort Wayne, IN · Posted October 20, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Principal, Program Management
Job Code: 44721
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL or Fort Wayne, IN
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
The Spectral Solutions Division within the Space Systems Sector is seeking a strategic, results-driven Program Manager to help lead key business initiatives and strengthen program execution across the Division.
This leader will partner closely with the Division Vice President and serve as the head of the Program Excellence Function, driving improvements in people, processes, and tools to support strong business performance. This is a unique opportunity to shape Division strategy, elevate program excellence, and make a meaningful impact on critical national security missions.
Essential Functions:
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
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 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.
Experience in Earned Value Management, Risk Management, and Change Management
Experience leading cross-functional, multi-disciplinary, multi-geographical teams within a matrix organization
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience with Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and/or Overhead Persistent Infrared Missions
Experience in satellite development, integration, test, and on-orbit support
Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification
Business/financial acumen; global business acumen in defense or aerospace and/or relevant technology markets with broad knowledge of changing defense markets.
Influence and make recommendations at all levels of the organization.
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