Essential Functions
Program Execution: Lead development and production programs from planning through execution, ensuring successful transition from early-phase development to sustained manufacturing.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive execution across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, finance, and contracts to achieve program objectives.
Production and Industrialization Support: Lead commercialization, production readiness, capacity planning, and material execution activities to support manufacturing ramp and operational scale.
Schedule and Risk Management: Develop and manage integrated schedules, identify program risks, and implement mitigation and recovery plans to maintain execution performance.
Supplier and Material Coordination: Support supplier performance management, escalation activities, and material risk mitigation to protect production continuity.
Performance Reporting: Prepare executive-level status reviews, decision briefings, and customer communications to provide clear insight into program status, risks, and actions.
Issue Resolution and Continuous Improvement: Lead corrective actions, resolve execution barriers, and support process improvement initiatives across high-visibility production environments.
Business Support: Support proposals, strategic planning, and business growth efforts as required.
Ability to obtain a US security clearance.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior program mgmt or related experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of program mgmt or related related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior program mgmt or related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field.
Experience leading complex aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing programs through development and production phases.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, supply chain execution, production planning, and program performance management.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and driving accountability without direct authority.
Experience managing schedules, risks, budgets, and customer deliverables in fast-paced, highly regulated environments.
Strong executive communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate independently and lead major initiatives with minimal oversight.
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.
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