Propulsion Programs Director — Defense Tech Leader

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 342,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. seeks a Director, Programs to lead Liquid Propulsion defense programs at Canoga Park, CA. You will drive production and development efforts, partner with stakeholders, and ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives are met.

The role requires senior program leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and deep expertise in DoD environments and propulsion programs. Excellent communication and strategic planning are essential for successful program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 15 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of defense programs supporting production and development efforts.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure program execution, cost, schedule and technical performance objectives are achieved.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive successful program outcomes.
• Support customer engagement activities and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Identify and mitigate program risks while driving continuous improvement across the portfolio.
• Contribute to strategic planning and future growth initiatives within the THAAD and Strategic Systems Sector.
• Lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.

Skills

Program leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Financial management

Customer engagement

Risk management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. seeks a Director, Programs to lead Liquid Propulsion defense programs at Canoga Park, CA. You will drive production and development efforts, partner with stakeholders, and ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives are met.

The role requires senior program leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and deep expertise in DoD environments and propulsion programs. Excellent communication and strategic planning are essential for successful program