Senior Program Manager - Defense & Space Programs

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 107,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

relocation stipend

401(k)

EAP

company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Carlstadt, NJ is seeking a Senior Specialist, Program Management to lead mission-critical programs through ARDE, Inc., its defense-focused subsidiary.

You will coordinate engineering, manufacturing, contracts, procurement and finance; develop plans, schedules and cash flow; manage risks, customer reviews and proposals; and drive program performance with regular leadership reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or similar with 6+ years' experience; or graduate degree with 4+ years.
• 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.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Five percent (5%) travel will be required to customers and/or suppliers to support program objectives.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or similar

Graduate Degree in related field

10+ years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Carlstadt, NJ is seeking a Senior Specialist, Program Management to lead mission-critical programs through ARDE, Inc., its defense-focused subsidiary.

You will coordinate engineering, manufacturing, contracts, procurement and finance; develop plans, schedules and cash flow; manage risks, customer reviews and proposals; and drive program performance with regular leadership reviews.