Principal, Program Management at L3Harris Technologies

Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Type: Full-time
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Sep 8, 2026

Description

L3Harris is hiring a Principal, Program Management professional in Nashville, Tennessee, to lead international Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System programs from contract award through delivery, fielding, and sustainment. The role serves as the primary customer interface for Middle East defense customers, manages program cost, schedule, technical performance, risk, and cross-functional delivery, and supports strategic growth initiatives. The position requires extensive defense and international program management experience, international travel, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance.

Required Skills

Program execution
Risk management
IMS scheduling
Cost forecasting
Customer satisfaction
Export compliance
PMP certification

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management, or a related discipline; alternatively, a graduate degree with 10 years of related experience or 16 years of related experience without a degree.
Required Previous Experiences: At least 10 years of program management experience supporting defense, aerospace, or national security programs.
At least 10 years managing complex hardware and software development and production programs.
At least 10 years executing programs for international customers, Foreign Military Sales, or Direct Commercial Sales.
At least 10 years managing programs involving integrated weapon systems, mission systems, sensors, communications, or air defense technologies.
At least 10 years managing cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer relationships simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong executive communication and presentation skills
PMP certification
Experience with cUAS, air and missile defense, integrated air defense systems, or tactical mission systems
Experience supporting Middle East customers, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, or other GCC nations
Familiarity with defense acquisition processes, export compliance, ITAR, and international contracting
Experience transitioning products from development through production and sustainment
Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field