Senior Specialist, Program Manager

L3Harris Technologies•Carlstadt, NJ

5d•$106,500 - $197,500•Onsite

About The Position

ARDE, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies, is seeking an experienced individual contributor to serve as Senior Specialist, Program Management. ARDE designs and manufactures high-performance pressure vessels for domestic and international customers in the space and defense community. The role is responsible for planning and executing programs, including cost, schedule, and performance. The successful candidate coordinates directly with customers, manages the internal Integrated Product Team (IPT), and communicates program status with site leadership. The position is based in Carlstadt, New Jersey, and requires five percent travel to customers and/or suppliers. The schedule is 9/80: employees work 80 hours over nine of every 14 days and have every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar field and at least 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior related experience.
At least 4 years of manufacturing experience with an engineering background.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the aerospace and/or defense industry, in U.S. Government, commercial, and international market segments.
Experience supporting both Firm Fixed Price and Cost Plus programs.
Background in structures and Materials and Processes (M&P) engineering for metal and composite structures.
Understanding of how programs, design engineering, quality, and manufacturing work together in a small-company environment with short-cycle development, qualification, and production build cycles.
Experience in an AS9100-registered organization.
Experience coordinating with Global Trade Compliance and understanding U.S. export regulations.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and experience using earned value metrics.

Responsibilities

Manage rapid and evolving programs of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction.
Drive program execution to achieve business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow.
Develop and manage overall plans, schedules, cash flow, and profit and loss for programs in accordance with contractual baselines.
Coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality, as well as contracts, procurement, and finance.
Manage customer expectations, customer satisfaction, and customer-driven scope changes.
Lead program meetings and customer reviews.
Generate program documentation, such as reports, presentations, and data, in accordance with contract requirements.
Identify and communicate risks and opportunities, and implement corrective actions as required.
Review and understand customer Requests for Proposals, technical specifications, Statements of Work, and associated requirements; support proposal development to capture new business.
Travel to customers and/or suppliers to support program objectives.