Principal, Program Management Excellence- EngineeringThe Program Management Excellence (PMX) team within the Maritime Sector is looking to fill a Functional Lead role. The successful candidate should be an experienced Program Manager and/or Engineering Manager who is well-versed in People, Process, and Tools best practices within the Aerospace & Defense industry. The successful candidate will serve as the enabler for Engineering execution across all programs in the sector.
The candidate must be able to lead cross-functionally with the other members of the Maritime PMX staff, Engineering functional partners and the sector's IPTs to drive predictable program performance.Essential Functions:Drive and support predictable performance across all sector programs for the Engineering functionPartner with program, other IPT members with Engineering function to support ensure executable baseline plan (cost and schedule)Drive and support program baseline planning for the Engineering functionManage Division CAM training for the Engineering functionPartner with program, IPT members with the Engineering function to ensure Engineering IPT lead / CAM excellenceServe as and IPT support member and advocate for Engineering functional initiatives within sector programsAssist and support the function for Gate and Independent Reviews for the sectorDrive program R&O management for the Engineering functionSupport Engineering with EAC/ETC development, review, and approvalSupport the program, IPT and Engineering function for preparation of various sector and division reviewsEnsure Engineering policy and process requirements are applied within programsSupport continuous improvement projectsCoordinates and adjudicates PMX support prioritiesQualifications:Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience or post-graduate degree and 10 years of experience or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experienceAbility to obtain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance10+ years of prior experience in Aerospace & Defense program management, Engineering management and EVMSExperience managing Profit & Loss (P&L)Demonstrated ability to present to executives/management on important topicsDemonstrated ability to work independently, identify problems and propose solutionsDemonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, across geographically-dispersed teamsAbility to Travel at least 25%Preferred Additional Skills:Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret ClearancePrior experience managing Profit & Loss (P&L)Prior experience managing direct reportsPrior experience providing instructional training to program team(s)Ability to Travel – up to 50%In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role varies by location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits.