Production Program Manager

Job Description:

The Production Program Manager oversees all efforts relating to contract execution and is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring projects from beginning to end, according to strict deadlines and budgets. The Production Program Manager acts as the point-of-contact between elements of Program Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, Test, Quality, Engineering, and Finance. They ensure cost and schedule conformance on assigned projects by coordinating the procurement, build, and test of complex electronic systems.We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Specialist Program Manager to lead and support project execution while driving the implementation of Earned Value Management (EVM). This role will be responsible for ensuring program performance is accurately measured using EVM principles.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for managing programs within a matrixed organization, communicating with stakeholders internal and external to the organization.
• Communicates within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Implement 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.
• Assess 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.
• Coordinate with Master Schedulers and Master Planners to develop 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.
• Responsible for process improvement, drawing on best practices and lessons identified.
• 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%.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Security clearance.

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 Professional (PMP) certification.
• At least 2 years of experience in an industrial environment.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 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.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $90,500 - $168,500 . 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. 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.

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