Senior Manager, Schedule Integration (SIOP Lead)

L3Harris Technologies; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Security clearance eligibility

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Sr. Manager, Schedule Integration (SIOP Lead) in Mason, OH. Lead demand planning, master scheduling, and R&O planning; align schedules with IMS milestones and program objectives.

Drive cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Business Development to optimize planning processes and executive decision-making. You will mentor teams, manage KPI dashboards, and steer continuous improvement across planning functions in a dynamic manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 12+ years leadership experience required.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of SIOP, demand planning, and master scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s demand planning and master scheduling strategy aligned with objectives.
• Oversee 18–24 month rolling demand plans and consolidates inputs from multiple sources.
• Ensure alignment between factory master schedules and IMS milestones.
• Lead SIOP processes, enable cross-functional alignment on demand, supply, and capacity.
• Translate future demand into executable plans with leadership team.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and reporting for forecasting accuracy and SIOP.
• Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of scheduling issues through cross-functional collaboration.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership for decision-making.
• Mentor teams and drive change toward standard planning processes and governance.
• Travel up to 20% domestically; ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance.

Skills

Demand planning

Master scheduling

SIOP

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

16+ years experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

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 Manager, Schedule Integration

Job Code: 42978

Job Location: Mason, OH and/or Cincinnati, OH

Job Schedule: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description

We are seeking a Sr. Manager, Schedule Integration (SIOP Lead) to join our Scheduling & Material Planning (SMP) functional Center of Excellence at our Mason, Ohio facility leading SIOP for the Advance Effects Sector. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for driving the strategic direction, execution, and continuous improvement of demand planning, master scheduling, and Repair & Overhaul (R&O) planning processes across the site. The Sr. Manager will lead the integration of demand signals from multiple sources, ensure alignment between factory production schedules and program objectives, and provide leadership for Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) activities. This role will serve as a key cross‑functional leader, partnering with Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to establish scalable planning processes, improve schedule performance, and enable executive decision‑making. The ideal candidate is a strong people and process leader who can operate effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment, influence across organizational boundaries, and balance tactical execution with long‑term strategic planning. This individual will be expected to build organizational capability, lead change, and drive planning excellence through data‑driven insights, strong business acumen, and a collaborative leadership style.

Essential Functions

• Lead the site’s demand planning and master scheduling strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer commitments, and program deliverables.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the development and maintenance of accurate demand plans across an 18–24 month rolling horizon.
• Direct the consolidation and analysis of demand inputs from multiple sources, including Sales Orders, Forecasts, Follow‑On production, Repair & Overhaul (R&O), and Engineering IRAD activities.
• Ensure alignment between factory master schedules and program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) milestones, proactively identifying risks and driving mitigation plans.
• Lead and facilitate SIOP processes and reviews, enabling cross‑functional alignment on demand, supply, capacity, and execution priorities.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, and Business Development leaders to evaluate future demand scenarios and translate requirements into executable plans.
• Establish, monitor, and improve key performance indicators, dashboards, and reporting tools related to forecasting accuracy, demand planning, schedule attainment, and SIOP effectiveness.
• Drive gap identification, root cause analysis, and resolution of planning and scheduling issues through cross‑functional collaboration and escalation as needed.
• Present planning insights, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior and executive leadership to support informed decision‑making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and planning excellence.
• Serve as a change leader for supply chain planning best practices, influencing broader organizational adoption of standard processes, tools, and governance.
• Oversee strategic and ad hoc projects sponsored by site leadership, program management, or the broader organization.
• Support functional talent development, organizational capability building, and succession planning within the planning and scheduling organization.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically with possiblity for international travel
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience, including leadership experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience, including leadership experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience, including leadership experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• 10 years proven experience in demand planning, master scheduling, SIOP, and/or integrated planning within the aerospace and defense industry.
• 7-10 years Demonstrated success leading teams and cross‑functional initiatives in a complex manufacturing or operations environment.
• 10 years of in‑depth knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning principles, integrated business planning, capacity planning, and risk management.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience leveraging data visualization and analysis tools such as Power BI.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with and influence senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Advanced degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline.
• APICS or other relevant supply chain certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP).
• Experience with Repair & Overhaul (R&O) planning.
• Familiarity with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and production scheduling in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong project and change management skills with a track record of leading organizational transformation.
• Experience developing high-performing teams and implementing process improvements across planning and operations functions.

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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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