Director, Program Management - Liquid Propulsion

L3Harris Technologies•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$184,000 - $341,500•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is hiring a Director, Program Management to lead a portfolio of defense programs supporting production and development of Liquid Propulsion activities in Canoga Park, California. The position reports to the Strategic Deterrence Business Unit and leads program execution in a dynamic environment, while contributing to the future direction of L3Harris. The Director provides strategic and operational leadership to meet program execution, cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives. The role involves partnering with internal and external stakeholders, supporting customer engagement, managing risks, driving continuous improvement, and contributing to strategic planning and growth initiatives within the THAAD and Strategic Systems Sector. The Director leads cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of prior relevant experience, or a graduate degree and at least 13 years of prior related experience, or at least 19 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 liquid propellants.

Responsibilities

Lead a portfolio of defense programs supporting 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 THAAD and Strategic Systems Sector.
Lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.