Lead, Material Program Manager

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Mason, OH seeks a Senior Specialist, Material Program Management to lead strategic material supply chains for the Sensors Division. You will drive NPI alignment, integrate procurement on IPTs, and partner with program teams to optimize costs and schedules.

The role emphasizes leadership, financial acumen, and clear communication with customers and internal stakeholders, with travel to supplier facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Senior management experience in supply chain or program management office.
• Strong budgeting, analysis and cost-control skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder interfacing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Material Program Management (MPM) and NPI activities for Sensors Division.
• Serve as primary point of contact to customers for supply chain program activities.
• Collaborate with Program Management to align supply chain objectives with program goals.
• Represent procurement on IPTs ensuring supply chain considerations are integrated.
• Coordinate cross-functional resolution of material status issues.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cost control to improve profitability.
• Support business development with SC/MM leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Strategic thinking

Program management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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: Lead, Material Program Manager

Job Code: 44307

Job Location: Mason, OH

Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

Seeking a Senior Specialist, Material Program Managerto support the Material Program Management Team (MPM) & New Product Introduction (NPI) for the Sensors Division Programs. This role is critical in supporting the development of material strategies, and representing the SCMM division to support a portfolio of Programs and Business Development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead MPM 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.
• Serve as the main point of contact to customers regarding all supply chain-related program activities within New Production Introduction for the Division, ensuring clear, effective, and timely communication. Prioritizes work for each program within the portfolio.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Qualifications:

• 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.

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)

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer.