Production 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

• Manage programs within a matrixed organization, communicating with stakeholders internal and external to the organization.
• Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) processes across projects to track cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
• Develop and maintain EVM baselines, including Planned Value (PV), Earned Value (EV), and Actual Cost (AC).
• Perform lead-time and critical path analysis on multi-level hardware builds.
• Absess cost and schedule risks and develop associated mitigations.
• Monitor and report financial, schedule and technical performance of assigned programs.
• Oversee program budgets with the responsibility to analyze, manage and report on budget performance and variance analysis.
• Cook up baseline program plans with functional leader support.
• Develop the Work Breakdown Structure, project schedules, resource plans, and risk management strategies.
• Monitor and control program performance using industry best practices.
• Works alongside operations, supply chain, and engineering at various levels to complete projects and processes.
• Estimate sales forecasts for labor and material.
• Act as a bridge between different teams, ensuring alignment of program goals and priorities.
• Utilize program management tools to monitor and report program performance to objectives (including budget, schedule, and other management requirements) and facilitate program coordination and decision-making.
• Able to travel up to 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant project management experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related project management experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related project management experience.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification or working towards certification.
• Related experience in a manufacturing, production, or other highly schedule-based environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to analyze data using graphs and pivot tables.
• Experience using schedule management tools such as Microsoft project.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP/MRP systems.
• Demonstrated ability in financial or data analysis and monitoring is desired.
• Experience in cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment, facilitating collaboration between engineering, QA, and test site teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant project management experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related project management experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related project management experience.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification or working towards certification.
• Related experience in a manufacturing, production, or other highly schedule-based environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to analyze data using graphs and pivot tables.
• Experience using schedule management tools such as Microsoft project.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP/MRP systems.
• Demonstrated ability in financial or data analysis and monitoring is desired.
• Experience in cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment, facilitating collaboration between engineering, QA, and test site teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

• Handle stressful situations with maturity, respect, and confidence.
• Interpret basic engineering instructions and drawings.
• Understand various manufacturing processes and methods.

Benefits

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $92,500-171,500. 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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

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