Principal Program Manager

divh2Principal Program Manager / h2pL3Harris 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. / ppEssential Functions : / pulliManagement of large, complex programs involving advanced electro-optical technology for space applications that are of significant strategic importance to the business area and nation / liliAccountable for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program through all phases, inception to completion / liliLead the program to meet quarterly and annual financial commitments to the Business Area / liliGrow the program by proactively identifying and capturing additional and / or follow-on scope / liliEstablish and nurture high-level customer relationships, and influence senior leadership to adopt and champion the business area concepts and strategy / liliEffectively communicate within the team, upward with internal executive leadership, and externally with the customer to influence stakeholders for business success / liliChampion and leverage new technology to establish differentiators that produce impact on business area results / liliContribute to and promote a positive culture and working environment / liliWork collaboratively with the functional organizations to ensure that all resources are available and empowered to meet program goals / liliWork within a highly dynamic and changing environment and adapt to shifting customer priorities / li / ulpQualifications : / pulliBachelors 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 / liliAbility to obtain a Top Secret security clearance, with preference for a current active Top Secret security clearance / liliExperience managing projects for space optical applications / liliSolid technical background with strong business acumen / liliExperience implementing strategies to influence external stakeholders for business advantage / liliKnowledge of Government contracting practices and Earned Value Management (EVMS) / liliExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills / liliProject Manager Professional (PMP) certification / liliExperience planning, organizing, and directing work that provides best value solutions to the customer and L3Harris / liliExperience using Microsoft Project, and the Microsoft Office suite of applications / liliAbility to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals, even when having no direct authority over them / li / ulpIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts state is $150,000-$278,000. 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. / p / div