Principal Program Manager

Principal Program Manager

L3Harris 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 nation
• Accountable for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program through all phases, inception to completion
• Lead the program to meet quarterly and annual financial commitments to the Business Area
• Grow the program by proactively identifying and capturing additional and / or follow-on scope
• Establish and nurture high-level customer relationships, and influence senior leadership to adopt and champion the business area concepts and strategy
• Effectively communicate within the team, upward with internal executive leadership, and externally with the customer to influence stakeholders for business success
• Champion and leverage new technology to establish differentiators that produce impact on business area results
• Contribute to and promote a positive culture and working environment
• Work collaboratively with the functional organizations to ensure that all resources are available and empowered to meet program goals
• Work within a highly dynamic and changing environment and adapt to shifting customer priorities

Qualifications :

In 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.