{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d83dce3ef897aca88584e731","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d83dce3ef897aca88584e731","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d83dce3ef897aca88584e731","title":"Lead, Project Engineering (Operations Program Manager)","description":"L3Harris 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. L3Harris 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.\n\nL3Harris 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.\n\nJob Title\nLead, Project Engineering (Operations Program Manager)\n\nJob Code\n40024\n\nJob Location\nFort Wayne, IN\n\nJob Description\nThe Operations Program Manager (OPM) will represent Operations as the primary responsible individual for achievement of cost and schedule commitments to the Program Office and external customer. The OPM will be 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.\n\nEssential Functions\n\nThe OPM will serve as the Earned Value Management Control Account Manager (CAM) responsible for establishing and maintaining labor baselines and assessing Risks & Opportunities. The OPM will develop and execute manufacturing program plans and schedules to ensure successful production.\n\nSupport proposal preparation and Make/Buy analysis for both new business and changes in scope to existing programs.\n\nParticipate in Capacity Planning for the site by providing details on future forecasted work to the Plant’s Master Scheduling Team and by collaborating with Master Scheduling to maintain manufacturing & test schedules for active projects.\n\nDevelop process improvements aimed at improving cost and schedule performance by leading and engaging cross functional teams to identify and capitalize on areas of opportunity.\n\nServe as member of the program leadership team along with program management and the chief engineer. 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.\n\nResponsible for the technical, cost, risk/opportunity, and schedule performance of all Operations scope on the assigned program.\n\nFrequent collaboration with multiple functions (e.g., Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Contracts, Manufacturing, etc.) and the program office to promote successful action planning and execution.\n\nMonitor RAIL (Rolling Action Item List) performance and ensure that issues are addressed immediately and corrective actions and recovery plans are implemented expeditiously.\n\nPlan and coordinate activities to support verification and validation of new processes and product improvements.\n\nSupport multidisciplinary program reviews and presentations throughout the different phases of development, certification, and production readiness with internal and external stakeholders.\n\nFacilitate Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Quality participation in design development to identify and address manufacturability, testability and inspection issues.\n\nDevelop, implement and sustain success metrics, incorporating best practices, and effectively communicating improvements and promoting Lean initiatives that drive cost savings.\n\nQualifications\n\nBachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.\n\nExperience with execution of earned value management (EVM); Experience in creating and managing budgets for both operational and capital expenses\n\nExperience working within the operations environment, preferably for spaceflight hardware supporting in the manufacturing or test engineering role\n\nExperience in using computer-based project management tools associated with resource planning, scheduling and cost monitoring is desirable.\n\nExperience in leading root cause corrective action (RCCA) process\n\nExperience in the deployment and use of Lean and 6 Sigma manufacturing tools/methods.\n\nActive Secret Clearance.\n\nPreferred Additional Skills\n\nExperience with Manufacturing Processes, Flow, Shop Orders, Bill Of Material, Routers, Drawing, Etc.\n\nOperations Leadership Experience.\n\nProject and/or Program Management Experience.\n\nExperience managing Key Performance Indicator (KPIs)\n\nERP/MRP Experience (Supply & Demand).\n\nL3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.\n\nPlease be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.\n\nBy submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.\n\nL3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer. Please click here for the E‑Verify Poster in English (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) or Spanish (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf). 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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.\n\nResponsible for the technical, cost, risk/opportunity, and schedule performance of all Operations scope on the assigned program.\n\nFrequent collaboration with multiple functions (e.g., Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Contracts, Manufacturing, etc.) and the program office to promote successful action planning and execution.\n\nMonitor RAIL (Rolling Action Item List) performance and ensure that issues are addressed immediately and corrective actions and recovery plans are implemented expeditiously.\n\nPlan and coordinate activities to support verification and validation of new processes and product improvements.\n\nSupport multidisciplinary program reviews and presentations throughout the different phases of development, certification, and production readiness with internal and external stakeholders.\n\nFacilitate Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Quality participation in design development to identify and address manufacturability, testability and inspection issues.\n\nDevelop, implement and sustain success metrics, incorporating best practices, and effectively communicating improvements and promoting Lean initiatives that drive cost savings.\n\nQualifications\n\nBachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. 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