Lead, Product Manager

L3Harris Technologies; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Orange, VA, is seeking a Lead, Product Manager to drive a production IPT and align program requirements with site leadership. You will own delivery, cost, and quality targets for a defense program.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree with 7–9+ years in aerospace/defense operations or product management, active US Secret clearance, and strong communication and scheduling skills; travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant operations, program or product management experience.
• 5+ years experience within manufacturing/production in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Active US Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all delivery, quality, schedule, and cost targets associated with a program's production.
• Develop and execute the Production Integrated Product Team (P-IPT) business rhythm.
• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet delivery commitments.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships.
• Manage financial impacts and program budgets (EVM & Control Account Manager Duties), Safety, Security, PP&C, Global Supply Chain and IT.
• Lead the Production IPT alignment for the operations site teams to successfully execute program requirements relative to delivery, quality, schedule, cost, and performance.
• Interface with site leadership, program management, and customer to ensure the program needs and site plans are in alignment.
• Develop recovery plans when issues arise and coordinate applicable corrective actions.
• Business Travel up to 10% to L3Harris or customer sites.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

MS 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, Product Manager

Job ID

41108

Job Location

Orange, VA

Job Schedule

4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description

L3Harris Technologies Company is seeking a Lead, Product Manager to join our growing Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment Missile Solutions Sector facility in Orange, Virginia. The Lead, Product Manager is a key product‑centric leadership role that reports into site leadership and is also the liaison between the program office and the Camden facility. In this role, you will lead a cross‑functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) to achieve a product line’s delivery, quality and cost goals.

Essential Functions

• Manage all delivery, quality, schedule, and cost targets associated with a program's production.
• Develop and execute the Production Integrated Product Team (P-IPT) business rhythm.
• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet delivery commitments.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships.
• Manage financial impacts and program budgets (EVM & Control Account Manager Duties), Safety, Security, PP&C, Global Supply Chain and IT.
• Lead the Production IPT alignment for the operations site teams to successfully execute program requirements relative to delivery, quality, schedule, cost, and performance.
• Interface with site leadership, program management, and customer to ensure the program needs and site plans are in alignment.
• Develop recovery plans when issues arise and coordinate applicable corrective actions.
• Business Travel up to 10% to L3Harris or customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant operations, program or product management experience or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related operations, program or product management experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• 5+ years experience within manufacturing/production in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Active US Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience and familiarity with MS Office products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to analyze, evaluate and develop solutions to technical problems with minimum supervision.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $106,000 – $197,000. 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.

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