Senior Principal, Program Management (Melbourne or Herndon)

L3Harris Technologies - Melbourne, FL

Full-time - Senior

Melbourne, FL

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Principal, Program Management role at L3Harris involves leading strategic initiatives and providing consulting expertise to support the Tactical Missions and MicroElectronics division. This position is critical for shaping the division's strategic direction, assessing market viability, and driving growth through effective project management and strategic planning. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, and a focus on aligning operational strategies with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support the Division GM with operational strategies to meet AOP commitments
• Provide division support functions with strategic direction for Investment planning and operational strategies to meet growth objectives
• Generate strategic operational material in support of internal and external Division communications
• Support the Division GM and the customer with strategies, relationships, and engagements
• Lead key projects to drive the overall division strategy and provide strategic advisement to the division leadership
• Develop and iteratively improve a cohesive, long-term division strategy
• Lead the development of the annual Strategic Plan process for divisions
• Structure work plans and project scope to deliver business impact on high priority issues
• Analyze market intelligence and industry trends to provide competitive analysis
• Craft go-to-market and monetization strategies for products/services and customer segments
• Create compelling executive-level and board-level business presentations
• Translate complex technical and business information into visually compelling messages
• Define a consistent approach and templates for creating and delivering presentations to leadership
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners for potential teaming opportunities
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend potential acquisition, strategic alliance, and joint venture partners
• Cultivate strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience; Or, Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
• 12 years of related experience in global corporate strategy, ideally in the defense or aerospace industry
• 4 years of consulting experience with a leading strategy consulting firm
• 10 years of project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously
• 5 years in Intelligence Community markets

Nice-to-haves

• Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI Clearance
• High level of business/financial acumen in defense or aerospace markets
• Ability to generate innovative insights from analysis and communicate results effectively
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Ability to think abstractly and analytically for in-depth analysis and recommendations
• High level of integrity and open collaboration across multiple functions
• Competency in making decisions with imperfect and incomplete information