Specialist, Project Management 1

L3Harris•Greenville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist, Project Management (MPM) serves as the point of contact among the Program Office, Functional Management, the customer, suppliers, and other stakeholders to coordinate efforts and resolve program issues. The role manages the material budget for assigned programs, provides accurate material forecasts, analyzes program material requirements, and manages the impact of material-related actions on program EACs. The Specialist works with the Program Office, Functional Management, and other stakeholders to define and assign task requirements; estimate and establish budgets and schedules; determine performance metrics; clarify priorities; and develop management plans. The role coordinates with Engineering, Planning, Procurement, and Manufacturing to support drawing releases and program schedules, and provides proposal support by estimating MPM labor and material efforts. The position reviews proposals and Statements of Work, establishes status metrics and reporting methods, supports make-or-buy decisions, follows up on open purchase orders, verifies deliveries, helps resolve supplier issues, approves payment, and maintains material-movement records throughout manufacturing and inventory cycles. The Specialist uses program management tools to monitor and report performance against budget, schedule, and other management requirements; facilitates project coordination and decision-making; and leads or participates in Integrated Product Teams to support program execution and reduce non-value-added costs. Ability to travel and work extended hours is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
Experience working in or supporting a production or manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting aircraft production or modification efforts.
Financial reporting experience.
Working knowledge of and previous experience with SAP and BSI.
Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

Serve as a point of contact among the Program Office, Functional Management, the customer, suppliers, and other stakeholders to coordinate efforts and resolve program issues.
Manage the material budget for assigned programs and provide accurate material forecasts.
Analyze program material requirements and manage the impact of material-related actions on program EACs.
Work with stakeholders to define and assign task requirements; estimate and establish budgets and schedules; determine performance metrics; clarify priorities; and develop management plans.
Coordinate with Engineering, Planning, Procurement, and Manufacturing personnel to support drawing releases and achievement of program schedules.
Provide proposal support, including estimating MPM labor and material efforts.
Review proposals and Statements of Work; establish status metrics and reporting methods; and support make-or-buy decisions.
Follow up on open purchase orders, verify deliveries, participate in resolving supplier issues, approve payment, and maintain material-movement records throughout manufacturing and inventory cycles.
Use program management tools to monitor and report program performance against budget, schedule, and other management requirements.
Facilitate project coordination and decision-making.
Lead or participate in Integrated Product Teams to support successful program execution and reduce non-value-added costs.
Travel and work extended hours as needed.