Head of Production and Programming

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L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Specialist, Program Management

Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

About L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission‑critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

L3Harris Defense Electronic Systems (DES), a division of L3Harris, provides precision electronic components, subsystems, and systems for the DOD and international allies. L3Harris DES specializes in the design and manufacture of fuzes, ignition safety devices, proximity sensors, GPS navigation systems, aerospace status indicators, and range and test solutions.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, L3Harris DES’ primary manufacturing facility was specifically designed and constructed for the manufacture of fuzing and ordnance systems and precision electronic components. L3Harris is a partner you can count on to deliver quality products and solve your toughest technical challenges. The Cincinnati location has flexible manufacturing - capable of manufacturing a variety of products from large scale down to individual production units for development efforts, dual identical modern Surface Mount Technology (SMT) assembly lines for automated electronic manufacture, and on-site inspection and test capabilities to perform all required environmental conditioning test procedures. We are seeking a Specialist Program Manager that must understand project management processes and have experience leading small to mid-sized projects involving developing technology and products and manufacturing of hardware to meet customer requirements. This position will have profit and loss responsibility and overall authority to lead a matrix team of engineers and operations staff to execute one or more DoD weapon safety device development or production contracts. The Program Manager will typically spend their time; 80% on development of new or manufacturing of existing fuzing and ordnance products, 10% developing proposals for new or follow-on contracts, and 10% on personal and organizational improvement and growth. Manage Cost, Schedule and Technical Performance

Ability to develop and maintain project documentation, to include: Integrated Master Schedule, Procurement Plans, Quality Plans, Engineering Plans

Demonstrated Ability to supervise the execution of project Plans in a Matrix environment, particularly Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations/Manufacturing.

Experience effectively managing risk and opportunities.

Act as customer point of contact responsible for meeting contractual commitments including the cost, schedule, technical, and quality performance of assigned projects and program(s) within contractual boundaries, company expectations, and established standards.

Establish program strategy, vision and tactical direction for program execution by project team

Track program performance to integrated master schedule, identify program issues and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or alternate technical approaches.

Experience organizing and leading Project Status Review meetings and cost analysis with stakeholders. Review project status and budget; manage schedules and prepare status reports for customers and senior management

Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior program mgmt related experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. A minimum of 2 years of experience in contributing to business growth by referring new business opportunities to Sales and Management, assisting with proposals, conducting customer‑facing presentations, and other support initiatives.

A minimum of 2 years of experience with program/project management or comparable experience in lead roles demonstrating project/program management skill sets, preferably on DoD weapons or safety‑critical product development contracts.

PMP Certification or equivalent.

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, MSProject)

Proficient in Earned Value Management

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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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