Lead, Supply Chain Program Management

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Alpharetta, GA, seeks a Lead, Supply Chain Program Management to steer cross-functional teams across engineering, program management, and operations.

You will shape a robust supply chain strategy, drive proposals, and ensure on-time, compliant program execution in a fast-paced defense environment. This role emphasizes risk and opportunity management, supplier performance, and lifecycle support from early design through product life cycle, with the ability to obtain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 9+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree with 7+ years; or 13+ years if no degree.
• Experience leading cross-functional supply chain programs in defense/tech environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop robust supply chain strategy for key programs.
• Drive proposal efforts, cost/schedule, and supplier management for development programs.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, finance, and operations to mitigate risks.
• Track deliverables and report status with mitigation plans for supply chain risks.
• Support DFx reviews and material/supply chain impact assessments.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

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, Supply Chain Program Management
Job Code: 44923
Job Location: Alpharetta, GA
Job Schedule: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) will use their past experience in Supply Chain and/or Program or Product Management to lead a cross functional team to develop a robust Supply Chain Strategy, lead proposal efforts and execute for key programs across within Agile Development Group. In collaboration with functional leaders, the SCPM will institute tailored “right sized” practices and approaches for successful execution on early engineering design efforts, to complete product life cycle with a focus risk and opportunity management to ensure top notch execution. The SCPM will be responsible for program proposal efforts, cost, schedule and compliance with internal and external regulations with respect to materials and subcontracts. In this highly visible role, the SCPM will collaborate across functions and be part of the Supply Chain team serving as a key interface to Program and Product Offices, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Operations. This individual will also be a Subject Matter Expert in Supply Chain and Programmatic Practice.

Essential Functions:

• Lead supply chain aspects of key pursuits to support growth initiatives within division
• Responsible for leading supply chain program management in partnership with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to drive execution, alignment with commodity strategies, supply base optimization, and lowest total acquisition cost on a key development and growth Programs.
• Able to use hands‑on, cross‑functional approaches to identify pain points and drive improvements.
• Work with the assigned functional and program leaders to track and coordinate all program deliverables, highlighting key program risks and putting plans in place to mitigate those risks, providing regular reports/updates on program status, including identification and mitigation of long‑term supply chain risks
• Manage the flow of critical milestones and project requirements including analysis of supplier capacity and capability. Will ensure supplier ability to supply parts with on‑going adjustment of material flow for adequate line fill and inventory optimization
• Provide technical support for DFx (design for all desirable manufacturability, assembly, test attributes) including reviewing engineering changes and assessment of materials/supply chain impact
• Active engagement in process improvements to continually increase efficiency and effectiveness of product development and supply chain processes
• Manage supplier relationships and supplier performance to achieve program and customer requirements
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experiencein the following contracttypes:FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost-Plus(w/fixed-fee, incentive fee, or award fee)
• Basis of Estimate Development
• Experience as Cost Account Manager managing budgets and sales forecasting
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Lean Six Sigma experience

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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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