Director, Program Management - Solid Rocket Motor

L3Harris • Huntsville, AL

3d • 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 supports the Strategic Deterrence Business Unit and involves driving program execution success while contributing to the future direction of the company.

The Director provides strategic and operational leadership to achieve program execution, cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives. The position partners with internal and external stakeholders, supports customer engagement, maintains customer relationships, identifies and mitigates program risks, and drives continuous improvement across the portfolio. The Director also contributes to strategic planning and future growth initiatives and leads cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The position follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work nine days in each 14-day period for a total of 80 hours, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of prior relevant experience, or a graduate degree and at least 10 years of prior related experience; alternatively, 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.
• 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 and drive 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