General Manager & Director - Program Management

Overview

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Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3

Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3

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:
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

• 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+ years people leadership experience
• Active US Secret Security Clearance

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to brief at all levels within the company as well as with external customers
• Ability to develop consensus and drive the organization to achieve program goals
• Demonstrated highly effective organization, team orientation and leadership skills
• Proven ability to recruit, train and motivate employees and build best in class teams
• Active TS w/SCI US Security Clearance
• Experience in strategy development
• PMP certification
• Six Sigma Training

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater

D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $18-,500.00-$. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleavland Ohio and Vermont is $-$. 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. L3

Harris 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…