Principal, Supply Chain Program Management

L3Harris Technologies•Palm Bay, FL

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager to capture and execute space programs and/or studies, emphasizing technology development and mission solutions. The role leads supply chain program management for a key Missile Defense Program in partnership with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, and supplier teams. It focuses on program execution, alignment with commodity strategies, supply base optimization, and achieving the lowest total acquisition cost. The position is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, or Palm Bay, Florida, follows a 9/80 schedule, and anticipates travel to supplier facilities averaging 40%–50%, primarily at domestic locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 10 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 16 years of related experience.
Top Secret security clearance required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, and Cost Reimbursement contracts, including fixed-fee, incentive-fee, or award-fee arrangements.
Experience as a Cost Account Manager for subcontracts, managing budgets and sales forecasting.

Responsibilities

Lead supply chain program management in partnership with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to drive execution, align with commodity strategies, optimize the supply base, and achieve the lowest total acquisition cost on a key Missile Defense Program.
Use hands-on, cross-functional approaches to identify pain points and drive improvements.
Coordinate with functional and program leaders to track program deliverables, identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and provide regular status reports and updates, including on long-term supply chain risks.
Manage critical milestones and project requirements, including analysis of supplier capacity and capability; ensure suppliers can provide parts and adjust material flow to support line fill and inventory optimization.
Provide technical support for DFx (design for desirable manufacturability, assembly, and test attributes), including reviewing engineering changes and assessing materials and supply chain impacts.
Participate in process improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of product development and supply chain processes.
Manage supplier relationships and performance to achieve program and customer requirements.
Develop, drive, and track supply chain management metrics tailored to space programs.
Understand customer mission gaps, constraints, and objectives.
Travel to supplier facilities, anticipated to average 40%–50%, primarily within the United States.