General Manager & Director - Program Management

Overview

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Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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:

General Manager & Director - Program Management

Job Code: 33090

Job Location:

Carlstadt, NJ

Job Schedule:

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

L3

Harris Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and experienced General Manager & Director of Program Management to join the ARDE Inc. Carlstadt, NJ site, which is a subsidiary of L3

Harris Technologies’ Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment.

ARDE is a leader in designing and manufacturing high-pressure Composite Over wrapped Pressure Vessels and Propellant Tanks, with expertise in structural/dynamics analysis, fracture mechanics, and Material and Process Engineering, serving both domestic and international customers.

This leadership role is crucial for setting the strategic direction and managing the growth and P&L for the ARDE site; which involves managing customer relationships, day to day business operations and multi-year production contracts. The role involves influencing senior leadership on new concepts and practices, recommending and implementing strategies, and developing operational plans to achieve short-to-long-term business goals. Additionally, the Director will build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, industry partners, and foster connections with emerging commercial space start-ups.

Advanced management and leadership skills, broad business knowledge, strong financial acumen, and extensive experience across related disciplines are required.

• Manage P&L, accountable for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the ARDE site portfolio; to include site infrastructure, major defense procurements (FAR 15) and commercial bids
• Lead and oversee the Program Management function of the business and adjusts strategic direction and processes to achieve year-over-year growth.
• Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations, working with export officials.
• Drive organizational objectives: financial performance, on-time delivery, quality management, and safety.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the site; with the ability to establish a culture of trust, open communication, data driven decision making, customer focus and relentless continuous improvement.
• Champion and lead communication and employee engagement activities.
• Define and execute staffing and capital plans for current and future programs.
• Collaborate with Senior Staff on Continuous Improvement (CI) projects to reduce costs and lead times.
• Promote EH&S excellence and safety culture.
• Provide technical direction and leadership to direct report managers.
• Lead Business Resilience Team to ensure operational continuity during events.
• Oversee IR&D efforts to align research spending with future market needs.
• Up to 20% business travel to L3
  
  Harris, customer and supplier sites.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related Aerospace & Defense experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related Aerospace & Defense experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related Aerospace & Defense experience.
• 5+ years’ experience directly owning program(s) P&L and growth.
• 5+…