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Principal, Program Management Excellence- Engineering

Palm Bay, Florida; Herndon, Virginia; Northampton, Massachusetts; Camden, New Jersey; Anaheim, California; Millersville, Maryland
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Program Management Excellence (PMX) team within the Maritime Sector is looking to fill a Functional Lead role.  The successful candidate should be an experienced Program Manager and/or Engineering Manager who is well-versed in People, Process, and Tools best practices within the Aerospace & Defense industry.  The successful candidate will serve as the enabler for Engineering execution across all programs in the sector.  The candidate must be able to lead cross-functionally with the other members of the Maritime PMX staff, Engineering functional partners and the sector’s IPTs to drive predictable program performance. 

Essential Functions:

  • Drive and support predictable performance across all sector programs for the Engineering function
  • Partner with program, other IPT members with Engineering function to support ensure executable baseline plan (cost and schedule)
  • Drive and support program baseline planning for the Engineering function
  • Manage Division CAM training for the Engineering function
  • Partner with program, IPT members with the Engineering function to ensure Engineering IPT lead / CAM excellence
  • Serve as and IPT support member and advocate for Engineering functional initiatives within sector programs
  • Assist and support the function for Gate and Independent Reviews for the sector
  • Drive program R&O management for the Engineering function
  • Support Engineering with EAC/ETC development, review, and approval
  • Support the program, IPT and Engineering function for preperation of various sector and division reviews
  • Reensure Engineering policy and process requirements are applied within programs
  • Support continuous improvement projects
  • Coordinates and adjudicates PMX support priorities

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience
    • or post-graduate degree and 10 years of experience
    • or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
  • Ability to obtain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance 
  • 10+ years of prior experience in Aerospace & Defense program management, Engineering management and EVMS
  • Experience managing Profit & Loss (P&L)
  • Demonstrated ability to present to executives/management on important topics
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, identify problems and propose solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, across geographically-dispersed teams
  • Ability to Travel at least 25%

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance
  • Prior experience managing Profit & Loss (P&L)
  • Prior experience managing direct reports
  • Prior experience providing instructional training to program team(s)
  • Ability to Travel – up to 50%

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado State, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont and New York State is $133K-$247K.  For California, New Jersey, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State and New York City, the salary range for this role is $153-$284K.  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. 

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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