Principal, Program Management

L3Harris•Salt Lake, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Principal Program Manager to lead programs and pursuits for space communication solutions supporting the Global Networks business area. The role is responsible for proposal development, strategic planning, customer engagement, and overall program and portfolio performance. It 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 is also responsible for communication within and outside L3Harris. The position is onsite in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, and have every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of related experience; or a graduate degree and 10+ years of related experience; or 16+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and its application.
Demonstrated experience with a program integrated master schedule (IMS), including data input/output and progress tracking.
Strong communication, negotiation, customer-facing, and executive-level presentation skills.
Knowledge of FAR/DFAR, DPAS-rated contracts, and Department of War customer environments.
Experience with and knowledge of space-domain platforms and customers.
An active TS/SCI clearance.
Strong leadership and influencing skills across diverse teams and stakeholders.
Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, with broad consideration of organizational impact.
Experience managing large development and production programs.
Experience across program management phases, from proposal and negotiations through contract award, planning, execution, and closeout.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Own cost, schedule, resourcing, contractual compliance, and technical performance for multiple production, development, or field-support programs.
Direct all program phases from inception through completion, including design concepts, criteria setting, development, integration, testing, and production.
Conduct regular program reviews covering earned value, cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk management.
Brief senior leaders and customers on program status, metrics, and other topics.
Drive 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 through negotiations and contract award.
Manage program risks and opportunities by developing, implementing, and tracking mitigation strategies.
Partner with Supply Chain to manage subcontractor activity critical to program performance.
Communicate effectively within and outside L3Harris, including with strategic partners in industry and government.