Lead Supply Change Program Manager

L3HHCM20

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) will use their past 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 for the P42 Program within 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 product life cycle with a focus 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

Requirements

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 related experience
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance within 12 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the following contract types: FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost-Plus (w/fixed-fee, incentive fee, or award fee)
Basis of Estimate Development
Experience as Cost Account Manager managing budgets and sales forecasting
Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Lean Six Sigma experience
Previous Leadership experience
Ability to periodically travel to supplier facilities (mainly domestic locations)

Responsibilities

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 a 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. Will ensure supplier ability to supply parts with on-going adjustment 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 L3Harris 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