Senior Associate, Program Manager
Job Summary
Job Title: Senior Associate Program Manager
Job Number: 35091
Job Location: Mason OH
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
We are seeking an Operational Program Manager with extensive experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing to lead operations manage cross-functional teams and execute complex projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management team leadership and process improvements within high-tech environments focusing on wire harnesses test systems and engineering facilities. This role emphasizes delivering on-time on-budget projects fostering customer relationships and driving innovation in alignment with organizational goals ideally suited for someone with hands-on experience in design detailing and compliance in aerospace programs.
Essential Functions:
Define plan and manage control accounts to meet contract requirements and program objectives.
Develop and maintain detailed schedules budgets and resource plans for assigned control accounts.
Monitor performance identify and explain variances and implement corrective actions.
Provide accurate and timely cost schedule and performance status to the Program Manager.
Serve as the primary supply chain interface to the program team aligning integrated supply chain resources and solutions with business needs.
Collaborate with supply chain engineering finance and program management to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials.
Monitor material performance identify variances and drive corrective actions as needed.
Support integrated baseline reviews estimate-at-completion (EAC) updates and internal and external program reviews.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scope alignment and issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with applicable requirements and processes.
Drive continuous improvement in material management and program execution.
Implement and monitor material cost targets and procurement lead-time objectives in collaboration with Supply Chain Management.
Coordinate material requirements planning and execution to support program schedules and deliverables.
Track the status of procured materials from requisition through receipt and final delivery ensuring alignment with program milestones.
Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with Procurement Quality and Engineering to resolve material issues impacting schedule or cost.
Support proposal efforts and baseline planning ensuring the material strategy is executable and aligned with program needs.
Travel requirements estimated at 10%.
Ability to obtain US Security Clearance.
Qualifications:
Requires practical knowledge of job area. Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Experience with IR sensor manufacturing/test.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including MS Project Excel Outlook and PowerPoint.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
Adaptability in fast-paced environments with a hands-on approach using multiple tools and programs.
Experience working in cleanroom environments or handling delicate parts is a plus.
Good presentation skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and various levels of management.
Possession of strong leadership qualities.
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Required Experience:
Manager
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About Company
At L3Harris, we anticipate and mitigate risk with agile end-to-end solutions that meet our customers' mission-critical needs across all domains.