Senior Specialist, Product Manager

About the role

The Product Integrator (PI) will lead and represent the Operations team across multiple manufacturing sites in developing and executing transition plans for development stage programs. This role will be the primary interface with key team members to ensure alignment of Operations and Program objectives relative to schedule, cost, and performance/quality.

Responsibilities

• Primary conduit between program office and the Operations organization for development, production and/or spares/repairs activity on assigned programs, driving overall program plan and day-to-day results.
• Holds authority and accountability for the technical, cost, risk/opportunity, and schedule performance of all Operations scope on the assigned program.
• Demonstrated understanding and practice of Earned Value Management, serving as the Control Account Manager (CAM) responsible for managing and reporting on cost and schedule of Operations scope on assigned programs. Develop, implement and sustain success metrics, incorporating best practices, and effectively communicating improvements and promoting Lean initiatives that drive cost savings.
• Frequent collaboration with multiple functions (e.g., Engineering, Quality, Contracts, Manufacturing, etc.) and the program office to promote successful action planning and execution.
• Support multidisciplinary program reviews and presentations throughout the different phases of development, certification, and production readiness with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all Mfg and Production Readiness Reviews are performed on assigned programs as applicable.
• Effectively manage performance and key deliverables across a matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior experience leading a multi-functional, technically oriented, Integrated Product Team in an operations environment. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior experience leading a multi-functional, technically oriented, Integrated Product Team in an operations environment. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior experience leading a multi-functional, technically oriented, Integrated Product Team in an operations environment.
• 2 years’ experience in manufacturing; preferably experience in Shop Operations. Operations Planning, Manufacturing Process Flow, Shop Orders or Quality Assurance.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field is preferred.
• Prior experience in identifying process constraints, developing improvement plans, and process to improve.
• Program Budget & Department Budget Management Experience.
• Project and/or Program Management experience is desired.
• Continuous Process Improvement / Lean Six Sigma experience is preferred.
• Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) Management.
• ERP/MRP experience (Supply & Demand).

Benefits

L3Harris Technologies is 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.

Schedule

Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.