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Principal, Material Program Manager

L3 Harris
Mason, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Principal, Material Program Manager

Job Code: 36853

Job Location: Mason, OH

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Seeking a highly skilled and proactive Principal to lead the Material Program Management (MPM) Division for L3 Harris, Sensors Division Programs. This role is critical in leading an expert team of Supply Chain/Material Management (SC/MM) professionals, developing material strategies, and representing the SCMM division to support a portfolio of Programs and Business Development activities.

Essential Functions:
  • Principal SC/MM Functional Organization: Develop and document comprehensive strategies, plans, and processes to manage the material supply chain, ensuring its seamless integration into the Program Management plan.
  • SC/MM Division Manager: Serve as the main point of contact to customers regarding all supply chain-related program activities within the Division, ensuring clear, effective, and timely communication. Leads a team of MPM managers and MPMs assigned to the division. Prioritizes work for each program within the portfolio and reports to the Director of SC/MM.
  • Collaborate with Program Management: Work directly with Program Management to align supply chain objectives with overall program goals, driving program success.
  • Procurement Representation: Represent procurement on Integrated Program Teams (IPTs), ensuring that supply chain considerations are fully integrated into program decisions.
  • Cross-Functional Interface: Collaborate with various departments to resolve material status issues, address problems, and ensure the smooth flow of materials.
  • Financial Oversight: Manage the financial aspects of supply chain operations, including budgeting, material forecasting, and cost control, to enhance overall program profitability.
  • Support Business Development: Provide expert SC/MM leadership in support of business development initiatives, contributing to the growth and success of the organization.
  • Experience: Proven experience in a senior management role within supply chain, material management, or at the program management office level.
  • Financial Acumen: Strong financial management skills with a track record of effective budgeting, analysis, and cost control.
  • Leadership: Exceptional leadership and team management abilities, with the capacity to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
  • Communication: Excellent communication and written formats, interpersonal skills, presentation, and capable of interfacing effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies and processes that drive supply chain efficiency and program success.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Experience in the following contract types: FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost-Plus (w/fixed-fee, incentive fee, or award fee)
  • Basis of Estimate Development
  • SIOP Experience
  • Experience as Cost Account Manager managing budgets and sales forecasting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Lean Six Sigma experience
  • Previous Leadership experience
  • Ability to periodically travel to supplier facilities (mainly domestic locations)


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $120,500 - $223,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $105,000 - $195,000. 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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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Salary : $120,500 - $223,500

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