Principal Program Manager

Principal Program ManagerL3Harris Space Systems is seeking a Program Manager for the Agile Electro-Optics (AEO) Business Area. This role will be responsible for overall program management of Government contracts and is accountable for program execution, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. The Program Manager will lead a development program to design, develop, build, and demonstrate a next generation electro-optical space payload. Our AEO Business Area provides an exciting, dynamic, and flexible work environment. When you join our team, you will be supporting missions of national significance including Space Domain Awareness, Missile Warning and Defense, Science, and Weather as well as Remote Sensing for commercial and Government customers.Essential Functions:Management of large, complex programs involving advanced electro-optical technology for space applications that are of significant strategic importance to the business area and nationAccountable for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program through all phases, inception to completionLead the program to meet quarterly and annual financial commitments to the Business AreaGrow the program by proactively identifying and capturing additional and/or follow-on scopeEstablish and nurture high-level customer relationships, and influence senior leadership to adopt and champion the business area concepts and strategyEffectively communicate within the team, upward with internal executive leadership, and externally with the customer to influence stakeholders for business successChampion and leverage new technology to establish differentiators that produce impact on business area resultsContribute to and promote a positive culture and working environmentWork collaboratively with the functional organizations to ensure that all resources are available and empowered to meet program goalsWork within a highly dynamic and changing environment and adapt to shifting customer prioritiesQualifications:Bachelor's 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 experienceAbility to obtain a Top Secret security clearance, with preference for a current active Top Secret security clearancePreferred Additional Skills:Experience managing projects for space optical applicationsSolid technical background with strong business acumenExperience implementing strategies to influence external stakeholders for business advantageKnowledge of Government contracting practices and Earned Value Management (EVMS)Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skillsProject Manager Professional (PMP) certificationExperience planning, organizing, and directing work that provides best value solutions to the customer and L3HarrisExperience using Microsoft Project, and the Microsoft Office suite of applicationsAbility to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals, even when having no direct authority over themIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts state is $153,000-$284,000. 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.L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.