Senior Principal, Program Management

Job Title: Senior Principal, Program ManagementJob Code: 40591Job Location:Millersville MD.Schedule: 9/80- Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday offJob Description:The Chief of Staff will serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the Vice President & General Manager of the Acoustics and Imaging Division, supporting the leadership of a distributed portfolio encompassing Submarine and Surface Navy Systems. This role will act as a force multiplier for the VP/GM, driving strategic initiatives, ensuring organizational alignment, and enabling operational excellence across multiple sites and mission areas.Operating as an extension of the VP/GM's office, the Chief of Staff will coordinate across engineering, operations, program management, and sector functions to translate strategy into execution. This position requires a sophisticated understanding of defense business operations, exceptional judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment supporting a division with ~800 employees across seven locations.Essential Functions:Partner with the VP/GM to develop, refine, and execute the division's multi-year strategic plan focused on mission relevance, customer alignment, and sustainable growth across acoustic systems, seabed warfare, imaging, and multi-domain integrationLead strategic planning processes including annual operating plans, quarterly business reviews, and long-range planning cycles; track and drive accountability for strategic initiatives and key performance indicatorsServe as a key integrator across the division's seven locations, ensuring alignment between engineering, operations, program management, and functional teams on complex operational and organizational challengesPrepare executive communications, presentations, and briefings for senior leadershipSupport financial performance management including monthly/quarterly business reviews, forecast processes, and program health monitoring across the portfolioPartner with sector functions (Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, HR) to drive affordability, compliance, and execution velocitySupport major capture and proposal efforts by coordinating resources, facilitating decision-making, and tracking business development pipeline alignment with enterprise growth prioritiesLead or support special projects, transformation initiatives, and process improvements that enhance organizational effectiveness and cultural accountabilityAbility to travel 10-15% of the timeAbility to obtain a US Security ClearanceQualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related technical discipline required and 15 years of related experience or Graduate Degree and 13 years of related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.Minimum 10–15 years of progressive experience in the defense or aerospace industryDemonstrated experience in strategic planning, business operations, or program management rolesDemonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex, matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholdersPreferred Additional Skills:Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-support capabilitiesOutstanding written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentation developmentMBA or advanced degree in relevant fieldActive Secret clearance preferredPrior Chief of Staff, strategy, or business operations leadership experienceStrong understanding of defense acquisition processes, US Navy stakeholders, and maritime/undersea mission areasExperience supporting P&L leadership in multi-site defense business unitsIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington State, DC and Virginia (Greater D.C. area), Denver, or NYC areas is $184K-$341K. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia (outside of Greater D.C. area) is $160K-$297K. 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. #LI-LT1