Lead Supply Program Manager

L3

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.

Job Title: Lead Supply Chain Management

Requisition Number: 33375

Job Location: Ashburn, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80 onsite

Clearance: Must Have the Ability to Obtain and Maintain a Department of War Security Clearance

In the Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) role, you will use your experience in supply chain and/or program or product management to lead a cross-functional team to develop a robust supply chain strategy, lead proposal efforts, and support the P42 Program within the Agile Development Group. In collaboration with functional leaders, the SCPM will institute tailored, right-sized practices and approaches for successful execution on early engineering design efforts, to complete the product life cycle with a focus on risk and opportunity management to ensure top-notch execution.

The SCPM will be responsible for program proposal efforts, cost, schedule, and compliance with internal and external regulations with respect to materials and subcontracts.

In this highly visible role, the SCPM will collaborate across functions and be part of the Supply Chain team serving as a key interface to Program and Product Offices, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Operations. This individual will also be a Subject Matter Expert in Supply Chain and Programmatic Practice.

• Lead supply chain aspects of key pursuits to support growth initiatives within division
• Responsible for leading supply chain program management in partnership with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to drive execution, alignment with commodity strategies, supply base optimization, and lowest total acquisition cost on key development and growth programs
• Able to use hands-on, cross-functional approaches to identify pain points and drive improvements. Must have the passion, business acumen and experience to drive best-in-class supply chain processes and efficiencies
• Work with the assigned functional and program leaders to track and coordinate all program deliverables, highlighting key program risks and putting plans in place to mitigate those risks, providing regular reports/updates on program status, including identification and mitigation of long-term supply chain risks
• Manage the flow of critical milestones and project requirements including analysis of supplier capacity and capability. Ensure supplier ability to supply parts with ongoing adjustments of material flow for adequate line fill and inventory optimization
• Provide technical support for DFx (design for all desirable manufacturability, assembly, test attributes) including reviewing engineering changes and assessment of materials/supply chain impact
• Active engagement in process improvements to continually increase efficiency and effectiveness of product development and supply chain processes
• Manage supplier relationships and supplier performance to achieve program and customer requirements
• Interacts with suppliers to ensure appropriate support and execution of deliverables as well as participate in managing supplier relationships and performance
• Interface and influence a diverse team comprised of L3
  
  Harris engineering and supply chain, and supplier teammates
• Interface with program managers of various stakeholder programs
• Develop, drive, and track supply chain management metrics customized to space programs

• Requires mastery level knowledge within a specific technical area or multiple job areas.
• Viewed as an expert and/or resource within the field by peers in and outside the organization.
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 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…