Senior Program Manager, Defense & Aerospace Programs

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris ARDE, Inc. seeks a Senior Specialist, Program Management in Carlstadt, NJ for leading high-stakes programs in space and defense.

You will work with design, manufacturing, quality, contracts, procurement and finance to drive execution and financial performance while maintaining strict contractual baselines. The role requires strong communication, ability to manage risk, and travel up to 5% to support program objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or similar and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience with an Engineering background.

Responsibilities

• 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 overall plans, schedules, cashflow and P/L for each program 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.
• 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.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace

Graduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Earned Value Management

Job description

L3Harris ARDE, Inc. seeks a Senior Specialist, Program Management in Carlstadt, NJ for leading high-stakes programs in space and defense.

You will work with design, manufacturing, quality, contracts, procurement and finance to drive execution and financial performance while maintaining strict contractual baselines. The role requires strong communication, ability to manage risk, and travel up to 5% to support program objectives.