Lead Material Program Manager

Job Title: Lead, Material Program Manager

Job Code: 47627
Job Location: Ashburn, VA
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Sign on Bonus: This position offers a $10,000 sign on bonus for external candidates who currently hold an active U.S. Security Clearance 

Job Description:

The Material Program Manager (MPM) will leverage experience in Supply Chain, Program Management, and/or Product Management to lead a cross-functional team in developing and executing a robust supply chain strategy for the Wolf Pack Portfolio within the Agile Development Group. They will lead proposal efforts and manage material and subcontract activities to support program objectives. In partnership with functional leaders, they will establish tailored, “right-sized” processes that support successful execution from early engineering design through the full rate production. This role will emphasize proactive risk and opportunity management to drive strong cost, schedule, and execution performance. Responsibilities include overseeing material and subcontract proposal efforts, managing cost and schedule commitments, and ensuring compliance with applicable internal policies and external regulations. The MPM will also serve as the Control Account Manager (CAM), responsible for earned value reporting and material revenue forecasting. In this highly visible role, the Lead, Supply Chain Management serves as the Supply Chain primary interface with Program and Product Offices, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Operations. The individual will provide subject matter expertise in supply chain management and program management practices, fostering cross-functional alignment and effective program execution.

Essential Functions:

• 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 process inefficiencies and drive improvements.  
• Must have the passion, business acumen and experience to drive best-in-class supply chain processes and efficiencies.
• 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.
• Manage supplier relationships and supplier performance to achieve program and customer requirements.
• Up to 25% travel may be required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior Supply Chain experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior Supply Chain experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior Supply Chain experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manfuacturing/production environment.
• Active US Secret security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in Supply Chain and Program Management execution across a Product Life Cycle (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR etc.).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment focused on scaling up volume production.
• 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.
• Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Previous Leadership experience.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia (Greater D.C. area) is $100,500 - $186,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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