Principal Program Manager

Job Title: Principal Program Manager

Job Code: 37404

Job Location: Chantilly VA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support the Space Ground Solutions PMO team overseeing the communication planning organization and control of project program and proposal teams. The Program Manager serves as the primary customer contact responsible for program quality cost schedule and overall performance. This role manages one or more development programs or leads portions of larger programs involving development testing fielding O&M or production of defense products with significant software content. The PM may oversee major subcontractors managing their cost schedule and technical requirements and regularly briefing leadership and customers on status and issues. They will also establish milestones ensure performance to contractual requirements and lead cross-functional teams supporting subcontractor management.

Essential Functions:

Manage the daytoday operations of large complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization
Manage all aspects of the program including cost schedule and technical performance
Work synergistically with the Senior Program Manager and Chief Engineer to ensure program success
Ensure aspects of the programsuch as risk management configuration management property management subcontract management security and contractsare executed in accordance with the contractual/purchase order requirements
Ensure delivery of contractual/purchase order items such as CDRLs/SDRLs
Work with company functional leaders to plan staff and tool the program
Interface with the customer on behalf of the program
Present program performance data and metrics at program management and customer reviews
Deliver Program Management Review/Estimate at Complete (EAC) presentations to company management
Lead or delegate proposal generation for the program
Travel up to 25%

Qualifications:

Must Have an Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelors degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience; Or Graduate degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience; Or in lieu of a degree a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
10 years of experience with the Department of Defense
6 years of experience with Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Control (SC)

Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience dealing with US Air Force US Space Force and Intelligence Community acquisitions
Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques.
Technical experience in Scaled Agile development testing and production of software product lines.
Ability to generate and deliver articulate and persuasive briefings to senior leaders and customers
Aptitude to clearly communicate with both technical and nontechnical audiences
Excellent people skills with experience leading and collaborating in a multidisciplinary diverse and dynamic team environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: strong skills in Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in the Virginia - Greater Washington D.C. area is $153000-$284000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits including health and disability insurance 401(k) match flexible spending accounts EAP education assistance parental leave paid time off and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire schedule type and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close August 05 2026.

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