Principal Program Manager

L3Harris•Rochester, FL

About The Position

The Principal Program Manager leads the execution and growth of complex, mission-critical Space Ground Solutions programs within the Space Systems Sector. This customer-facing role is accountable for program cost, schedule, technical performance, revenue, profitability, and cash flow from pursuit through delivery. The role leads cross-functional teams, builds customer relationships, directs proposals and contract activities, and develops strategies aligned with customer roadmaps to deliver solutions and expand the business. The position manages program execution against technical, financial, and schedule objectives; works with customers to shape requirements and identify opportunities; and partners with Business Development, Sales, and Marketing on growth and capture efforts. The role is located in Melbourne, Florida, or Rochester, New York, and follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Current active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of program/project management experience; or a graduate degree and at least 10 years of program/project management experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 16 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification.
Experience with Department of Defense or Intelligence Community customers.
Ability to manage complex, decentralized software development programs, with expertise in budget analysis and cost-control implementation.
Strategic thinking and the capacity to manage business complexity and focus on top priorities.
Demonstrated leadership experience and proficiency building and managing technical development teams in a matrixed organization.
Experience managing subcontractors.
Ability to manage and analyze budgets and cost controls on cost-plus and fixed-price programs.
Strong customer engagement skills, including written and oral communication and experience briefing senior customer leaders.

Responsibilities

Maintain an integrated master schedule, manage development and test to a technical baseline, and maintain an active risk management program.
Manage portfolios and programs, potentially including IRADs, CRADs, and proposals of at least $25 million per year, delivering technical and financial performance against cost and schedule indicators.
Align future program roadmaps with customer objectives and mission outcomes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Work with customers to determine requirements and identify new business opportunities; direct preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, and specifications.
Drive program strategy and growth plans; support capture management efforts for additional scope and technology roadmap and investment plans.
Manage program budgets and financial execution, ensuring compliance with specifications, performance requirements, schedules, cost commitments, and internal policies and procedures.
Maintain active communication with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and vendors.
Implement strategic goals aligned with the Business Area and Division roadmap.
Partner with Business Development, Sales, and Marketing to build productive relationships, collect market and customer intelligence, and formulate pursuit, sales, and marketing strategies.
Promote program engagement to support quality deliverables, efficient execution, and retention of key personnel.