Director, Program Management - Solid Rocket Motor

Job Title: Director, Program Management - Solid Rocket Motor

Job Code: 47014

Job Location: Huntsville, AL (HQ)

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description

L3Harris is the trusted disruptor in the defense industry, delivering end-to-end technology solutions that connect the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Our mission is to provide innovative, resilient solutions that meet our customers’ most critical needs.

We have an immediate need for a Director, Programs to support production and development of Solid Rocket Motor activities in a dynamic, challenging environment in Huntsville, AL. This is an opportunity to lead a portfolio of defense programs reporting to the Strategic Deterrence Business Unit. We are seeking an experienced leader to play an active role in driving program execution success while helping shape the future of L3Harris.

Essential Functions

• Lead a portfolio of defense programs supporting solid rocket motor production and development efforts.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure program execution, cost, schedule and technical performance objectives are achieved.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive successful program outcomes.
• Support customer engagement activities and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Identify and mitigate program risks while driving continuous improvement across the portfolio.
• Contribute to strategic planning and future growth initiatives within the Strategic Deterrence Business Unit.
• Lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.
• Eligibility to obtain US Secret clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Significant experience leading complex defense programs in production and/or development environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing portfolios, teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of program execution, financial management, customer engagement and risk management.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and strategic planning skills.
• Experience supporting missile, strategic systems, propulsion, energetics or other related defense programs.
• Experience working within Department of Defense program environments.
• Prior experience leading large-scale, high-visibility customer programs.
• Prior experience with advanced aerospace propulsion assemblies that use solid propellants.
• Experience supporting solid rocket motor development, production, integration or sustainment activities.