Director, Program Management - Liquid Propulsion

L3Harris•Canoga Park, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is hiring a Director, Programs to lead a portfolio of defense programs supporting production and development of Liquid Propulsion activities in Canoga Park, California. 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, manages risks, drives continuous improvement, and contributes to strategic planning and future growth initiatives within the THAAD and Strategic Systems Sector. The position leads cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 15 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.

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, highly dynamic environment.