
Director, Program Management
- Huntsville, AL
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday offJob Description:L3Harris Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Program Management to join our Aerojet Rocketdyne segment in the Missile Solutions sector, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. This leadership role is crucial for setting the strategic direction and managing the growth and P&L performance of a strategic program portfolio for solid rocket motors. 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 customers, industry partners, and internal stakeholders. Advanced management and leadership skills, broad business knowledge, strong financial acumen, and extensive experience across related disciplines are requiredEssential Functions:
- Accountable for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the portfolio.
- Plan the execution of the program and its activities in accordance with contractual requirements and company processes, policies, and systems. Develop metrics and monitor them to assess the strengths of the program and identify areas for improvement.
- In conjunction with the functional leadership (Engineering, Operations, and Quality etc.), ensure that the program is adequately resourced with well-qualified staff.
- Supervise program staff and provide direction, input and appropriate feedback.
- Effectively communicate with customers and other stakeholders. Establish open communication to ensure effective and efficient program execution.
- Prepare reports/briefings on the program for executive management. Ensure that the program operates within approved budgets and that any issues are surfaced in a timely manner. Identify and manage risks and opportunities associated with business unit programs. Monitor the program and conduct periodic evaluations to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Lead program review sessions with customers and act as a primary interface to executive management for the execution of program requirements.
- Ability to obtain US Secret or Top Secret Clearance.
- Up to 25% business travel to other L3Harris and customer sites.