Lead Product Manager – Defense Tech & Production

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 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%.