Director, Solid Rocket Motor Programs — Strategic Leader

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Director, Program Management for Solid Rocket Motor activities in Huntsville, AL. You will lead a portfolio of defense programs, directing production and development efforts in a fast-paced environment within the Strategic Deterrence Business Unit.

The role requires extensive program execution and financial management expertise, with leadership over cross-functional teams and key external partners to ensure objectives are met and customer relationships are strong.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Significant experience leading complex defense programs in production and/or development environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing portfolios, teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of program execution, financial management, customer engagement and risk management.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and strategic planning skills.
• Experience supporting missile, strategic systems, propulsion, energetics or other related defense programs.
• Experience working within Department of Defense program environments.
• Prior experience leading large-scale, high-visibility customer programs.
• Prior experience with advanced aerospace propulsion assemblies that use solid propellants.
• Experience supporting solid rocket motor development, production, integration or sustainment activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of defense programs supporting solid rocket motor production and development efforts.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure program execution, cost, schedule and technical performance objectives are achieved.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive successful program outcomes.
• Support customer engagement activities and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Identify and mitigate program risks while driving continuous improvement across the portfolio.
• Contribute to strategic planning and future growth initiatives within the Strategic Deterrence Business Unit.
• Lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Job description

L3Harris is seeking a Director, Program Management for Solid Rocket Motor activities in Huntsville, AL. You will lead a portfolio of defense programs, directing production and development efforts in a fast-paced environment within the Strategic Deterrence Business Unit.

The role requires extensive program execution and financial management expertise, with leadership over cross-functional teams and key external partners to ensure objectives are met and customer relationships are strong.