Operations Program Manager

About the role

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.

Responsibilities

• Cook up all functional tasks to ensure project/program objectives are achieved.
• Ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives are successfully achieved on all assigned programs.
• Prepare status reports and conduct reviews on assigned programs with all department representatives.
• Manage assignment of priorities with the functional departments.
• Ensure overall process compliance across all Operations functional areas.
• Foster a data-driven culture and educate key partners on effective program planning, program management, and execution.
• Support metrics and reporting rhythms to drive strategy execution and consistently achieve objectives and key results.
• Lead continuous improvement including initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Facilitate scrum meetings including daily stand-up meetings.
• Provide stakeholders with visibility and updates on key initiatives.
• Facilitate intervention and problem solving with project managers.
• Clarify and drive program commitments as well as establish and maintain clear chains of accountability and communication by facilitating meetings with key stakeholders.
• Support aftermarket proposals for legacy military hardware requiring SAP updates including routings and labor and test readiness.
• Lead MRO operational performance driving hardware deliveries to plan.
• Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams to ensure priorities and programs are aligned with short- and long-term business objectives.
• Cook up the preparation of operating budgets and manufacturing plans.
• Track and manage the operational costs and performance of the program.
• Cook up mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers.
• Collaborate with and guide processes in delivering best-in-class experiences.
• Define and keep up-to-date process documentation.
• Knows and drives adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for MRO operational team.
• Partners with Continuous Improvement (CI) team in development of new SOPs and modifications to existing SOPs.

Qualifications

• Cost Account and Earned Value Management
• A confident, natural leader and problem solver with demonstrated critical thinking and collaboration skills.
• Experience in leading a complex team and leading multiple programs.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and program management capabilities.
• 10 + years of work experience, preferably 5 + years in MRO Operations and/or Program/Project Management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, build consensus, and facilitate problem-solving and collaboration amongst cross functional teams.
• Strong analytical problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the organization.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail with a high capacity for work output.
• Prioritization abilities.
• Strict attention to detail and an eye for continuous improvement.
• Management: Ability to coordinate and administer programs, activities and protocols.
• Ability to manage resources, monitor activities and assess environmental risk, safety, and quality control associated with the program.
• Leadership: Demonstrated skills and abilities needed to coordinate, facilitate, and participate in a collaborative approach to the completion of tasks or assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Skills

• Cost Account and Earned Value Management
• Confident, natural leadership and problem-solving skills
• Experience in leading complex teams and multiple programs
• Organizational and program management capabilities
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and attention to detail skills
• Prioritization abilities
• Management: Ability to coordinate and administer programs, activities and protocols
• Ability to manage resources, monitor activities and assess environmental risk, safety, and quality control associated with the program
• Leadership: Demonstrated skills and abilities needed to coordinate, facilitate, and participate in a collaborative approach to the completion of tasks or assignments
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) knowledge and adherence
• Continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

Pay

The salary range for this role is $88,000-164,000. 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.

Schedule

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