Director, Program Management - Solid Rocket Motor

L3Harris Technologies • Huntsville, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Director, Programs to lead a portfolio of defense programs supporting solid rocket motor production and development in Huntsville, Alabama. The role reports to the Strategic Deterrence Business Unit and provides strategic and operational leadership to achieve program execution, cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives. The director partners with internal and external stakeholders, supports customer engagement, mitigates program risks, drives continuous improvement, and contributes to strategic planning and future growth initiatives. The role leads cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience, or a graduate degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience, or at least 16 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

• Significant experience leading complex defense programs in production and/or development environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing portfolios, teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of program execution, financial management, customer engagement, and risk management.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and strategic planning skills.
• Experience supporting missile, strategic systems, propulsion, energetics, or other related defense programs.
• Experience working within Department of Defense program environments.
• Prior experience leading large-scale, high-visibility customer programs.
• Prior experience with advanced aerospace propulsion assemblies that use solid propellants.
• Experience supporting solid rocket motor development, production, integration, or sustainment activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of defense programs supporting solid rocket motor production and development efforts.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to achieve program execution, cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive successful program outcomes.
• Support customer engagement activities and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Identify and mitigate program risks while driving continuous improvement across the portfolio.
• Contribute to strategic planning and future growth initiatives within the Strategic Deterrence Business Unit.
• Lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director