Senior Associate, Program Management

L3Harris; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Associate, Program Management in Carlstadt, NJ, to lead planning and execution of key programs with cross‑functional IPTs. You will manage cost, schedule and performance, drive customer communications, and deliver detailed program plans, schedules and budgets aligned to contract baselines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) with 2+ years of related experience, plus PMP certification and experience with earned value metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; graduate degree or equivalent with 0–2 years, or 6 years with no degree.
• Experience in aerospace/defense industry and U.S. Government, commercial and international markets.
• Experience with Firms Fixed Price and Cost Plus contracts.
• Background in structures and Materials and Processes (M&P) for metal/composite structures preferred.
• Understanding of programs, design eng, quality and manufacturing in a small company environment.
• Experience in an AS9100 registered organization.
• Experience coordinating with Global Trade Compliance and understanding U.S. export regulations.
• PMP certification and earned value metrics experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute programs focusing on cost, schedule and performance.
• Coordinate with customers and IPT, report status to site leadership.
• Develop and manage program plans, schedules, and budgets per baselines.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, contracts, procurement and finance.
• Manage customer expectations and drive scope changes as needed.
• Lead program meetings and customer reviews.
• Generate program documentation and proposals as required.
• Identify risks and opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Travel up to 5% to customers or suppliers.

Skills

Program management

PMP certification

Earned value

Microsoft Office

Communication

Aerospace/defense experience

AS9100 experience

Global Trade Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

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: Senior Associate, Program Management

Job ID: 39934

Job Location: Carlstadt, NJ

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

Job Description:

As Senior Associate, Program Management, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and execution, including cost, schedule and performance, of various programs. The candidate will coordinate directly with customers, manage the internal Integrated Product Team (IPT) and communicate status with site leadership. The general role and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Essential Functions:

• Manage rapid and evolving programs of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction.
• Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs.
• Develop and manage program plans, schedules and budgets in accordance with contractual baselines.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional engineering teams including design, manufacturing and quality, along with contracts, procurement and finance, to ensure program success.
• Manage customer expectations, customer satisfaction and customer driven scope changes.
• Lead program meetings and customer reviews.
• Generate program documentation, such as reports, presentations and/or data in accordance with contract requirements.
• Identify and communicate risk and opportunities, including the implementation of corrective actions, as required.
• Other duties as assigned
• Review and understand customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including technical specifications, Statements of Work and associated requirements, and support the development of proposals to capture new business opportunities.
• Five percent (5%) travel will be required to customers and/or suppliers to support program objectives.
  Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
  Preferred Additional Skills:
• Experience in the aerospace and/or defense industry, in U.S. Government, commercial and international market segments.
• Experience supporting programs that are both Firm Fixed Price and Cost Plus.
• ARDE products are designed to aggressive structural margins; therefore, a background working in structures and Materials and Processes (M&P) engineering for metal and composite structures is preferred.
• Candidate must have a good understanding of how programs, design engineering, quality and manufacturing work cohesively in a small company environment in short cycle development, qualification and production build cycles.
• Experience in an AS9100 registered organization.
• Experience coordinating with Global Trade Compliance and understanding U.S. export regulations.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification along with previous experience utilizing earned value metrics.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
  In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $80,500 to $149,500. 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.

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