Associate Manager Operations Program Management Security Clearance

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Harris 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.

Job Title: Associate Manager, Operations Program Management

Requisition Number: 33380

Job Location: Ashburn, VA

Work Schedule: 9/80

• The Operations Program Manager (OPM) represents Production Operations as the primary responsible individual for achievement of cost and schedule commitments to the Program Office and external customer.
• The OPM is the primary interface from Operations to the Program Management Office (PMO) and other functions (Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance), coordinating the action plans and needs of production operations.
• The OPM works with other OPMs to resolve priority conflicts on the shop floor in support of all program objectives.
• The OPM serves as the Earned Value Management Control Account Manager (CAM) responsible for establishing and maintaining labor baselines and assessing Risks & Opportunities.
• The OPM develops and executes manufacturing program plans and schedules to ensure successful execution of production.
• The OPM leads the manufacturing support team through problem resolution efforts by understanding program goals, tradeoffs and schedules.
• The OPM supports proposal preparation for both new business and changes in scope to existing programs.
• The OPM participates in Capacity Planning for the site by providing details on future forecasted work to the Plant's Master Scheduling Team and collaborates with Master Scheduling to maintain manufacturing and test schedules for active projects.
• The OPM contributes to process improvements aimed at improving cost and schedule performance by leading and engaging cross-functional teams to identify and capitalize on opportunities.
• In this role, you will be part of the Agile Development Group supporting disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced UAS/UAV, radar systems, weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies.
• Essential Functions:
  
  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.
• 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 CAM responsible for managing and reporting on cost and schedule of Operations scope on assigned programs.
• Frequent collaboration with multiple functions and the program office to promote successful action planning and execution.
• Support overall Program by contributing schedule inputs and changes into the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), maintaining timely and effective change management processes and procedures.
• Monitor RAIL (Rolling Action Item List) performance and ensure issues are addressed with corrective actions and recovery plans.
• Plan and coordinate activities to support verification and validation of new processes and product improvements.
• Support multidisciplinary program reviews and presentations through development, certification, and production readiness with internal and external stakeholders.
• Project Management.
• Ensure all Manufacturing and Production Readiness Reviews are performed on assigned programs as applicable.
• Facilitate Operations, Manufacturing and Quality participation in design development to identify and address manufacturability, testability and inspectability issues.
• Support the organization in developing and implementing operating philosophies and business strategies.
• Develop, implement and sustain success metrics, incorporating best practices, and effectively communicating improvements and promoting Lean initiatives that drive cost savings.
• Effectively manage performance and key deliverables across a matrix organization.
• Up to 10% travel may be required

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field and a minimum of 6+ years of prior relevant experience in leading a multi-functional, technically oriented, Integrated Product Team in an operations environment.
• Master's Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field and a minimum of 4+ years of prior relevant experience in leading a multi-functional, technically oriented, Integrated…