Lead, Program Management

L3Harris Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead, Program Management in Huntsville, AL to drive rate increases and ramp programs for defense projects. You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage IMS/EVM, and coordinate with suppliers and customers to secure program success.

This role requires strong leadership, detailed scheduling, and a strategic approach to capacity expansion and cost optimization. Occasional travel is required to support site initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with 9+ years in program management.
• Graduate Degree and 7+ years in program management preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, 13 years of related program management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive rate increase plan across capacity expansion and digital manufacturing improvements.
• Model labor, equipment, and supplier capacity; optimize staffing curves and ramp profiles to reduce risk and cost.
• Coordinate supplier readiness reviews, mitigation plans and ensure sub-tier capacity aligns with program rate increases.
• Provide primary L3Harris customer interface for rate ramp activities and pursue follow-on production programs.
• Lead cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to coordinate execution and maintain IMS and EVM compliance.
• Travel up to 25% to other L3Harris and customer sites.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Experience in lieu of degree

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, Program Management

Job Code: 45494

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

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

The Propolsion System Segment of L3Harris is currently seeking an experienced Lead to join our Program Management team supporting our Huntsville, AL facility. The person in this role will provide strategic vision and leadership for the execution of major production rate increases and will be directly accountable for ensuring successful ramp-up from current baseline. Within this role, they will work closely with Production Program Managers to develop strategies for efficiencies, technical solutions, and to ensure financial program success.

Essential Functions:

• Under minimal direction, develop and execute a comprehensive rate increase plan, including capacity expansion, digital manufacturing improvements, tooling/facilities upgrades, and supplier development to support rate increases.
• Lead modeling of labor, equipment, and supplier capacity; determine staffing curves and optimize labor ramp profiles to reduce risk and cost
• Coordinate supplier assessments, readiness reviews, and mitigation plans to ensure sub-tier capacity aligns with program rate increases
• Provide the primary L3Harris interface with the customer for rate ramp activities. Develop and implement plans for follow-on production programs including proposal development, submittal, negotiation, and definitization in pursuit of strategic growth.
• The ability to lead cross-function Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) is required to coordinate execution.
• Establish and maintain program baseline, including the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), resource forecasts, and Earned Value Management (EVM) compliance.
• Must be able to manage all associated risks and opportunities related to rate ramp, implementing proactive mitigation strategies.
• Participates in the forecast of awards/margins and sales/profit for assigned programs as part of the L3Harris business planning cycle. Provides guidance and assistance to project team in meeting established schedules or to resolve complex technical or operations problems.
• Travel up to 25% to other L3Harris and customer sites.

Qualifications:

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

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Master’s Degree in appropriate discipline.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification.
• Knowledge of Tooling & Test Equipment
• Production rate increase (proposal & execution)
• Experience working with suppliers and subcontract management
• Extensive knowledge of financial management and business development practices.
• Experience with DoD contract execution.

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.

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