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L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities:

The OPM will represent Production Operations as the primary responsible individual for achievement of cost and schedule commitments to the Program Office and external customer.  The OPM will be the primary interface from Operations to the Program Management Office (PMO) and other functions (Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance), coordinating the action plans and needs of production operations. The OPM will work with other OPM’s to resolve priority conflicts on the shop floor in support of all program objectives.  The OPM will serve as the Earned Value Management Control Account Manager (CAM) responsible for establishing and maintaining labor baselines and assessing Risks & Opportunities. The OPM will develop and execute manufacturing program plans and schedules to ensure successful execution of production with correct staffing levels. The OPM will lead the manufacturing support team through problem resolution efforts by understanding program goals, tradeoffs and schedules. As part of this role, the OPM will coordinate make / buy policy implementation and coordinate the determination of capital expenditures required to meet program objectives for assigned programs. The OPM will also support proposal preparation for both new business and changes in scope to existing programs.  The OPM will also participate in Capacity Planning for the site by providing details on future forecasted work to the Plant’s Master Scheduling Team and by collaborating with Master Scheduling to maintain manufacturing & test schedules for active projects.  The OPM will be a primary contributor to the development of process improvements aimed at improving cost and schedule performance by leading and engaging cross functional teams to identify and capitalize on areas of opportunity.

The OPM will have responsibility for L3Harris Maritime Power and Energy Solutions (MPES) Philadelphia site programs that include production of complex electronic and power conversion equipment used in U.S. Navy sea vessel application.  The OPM responsibility will include multiple programs totaling ~$40M in annual sales and report directly to the Site Operations Lead / Sr Mgr of Operations.

Essential Functions: 

Has authority and accountability for technical scope, schedule, and cost pertaining to required operations activities on an assigned programPrimary point of contact for the technical, cost, risk/opportunity, and schedule performance of the actions on the assigned programEngages with other Integrated Project Team (IPT) Leads, Functional Managers, and leadership to promote successful action planning and execution Frequent collaboration with multiple functions (e.g., Design Engineering, Contracts, manufacturing, etc.) and the program officeSupport overall Program by contributing schedule inputs and changes into the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), maintaining timely and effective change management processes and proceduresMonitor RAIL (Rolling Action Item List) performance and ensuring that issues are addressed immediately and corrective actions and recovery plans are implemented expeditiouslyPlan and coordinate activities to support verification and validation of new processes and product improvementsSupport multidisciplinary program reviews and presentations throughout the different phases of development, certification, and production readiness with internal and external stakeholdersDemonstrated understanding and practice of Earned Value ManagementProject ManagementMaterial/Production Planning and SchedulingFacilitate Operations, Manufacturing and Quality participation in design development to identify and address manufacturability, testability and inspectability issuesSupport the organization in the development and implementation of operating philosophies and business strategiesDevelop, implement and sustain success metrics, incorporating best practices, and effectively communicating improvementsEffectively manage behavior, performance, and key deliverables across a matrix organization

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related fieldMinimum of 3+ years of experience in leading a multi-functional, technically oriented, Integrated Product Team in an operations environmentSignificant working experience with execution of earned value management (EVM); Experience in creating and managing budgets for both operational and capital expensesExperienced with all phases of manufacturing and program management (development, planning, conceptual design, requirements definition, preliminary design, prototyping, test and evaluation, integration, entry to production, etc.)Extensive experience in manufacturing; preferably experience in Shop Operations.  Operations Planning, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement also desirable.Strong operations and engineering analytical and technical writing skills with the ability to effectively communicate, present data, and explain results to leadership, subordinates & peersProven ability to multi-task and prioritize assignmentsDemonstrated experience in project management, including establishment of detailed, resource-loaded, logic-driven (successor/predeccesor) schedulesDemonstrated knowledge in the assembly and test of electronic components or systemsDemonstrated knowledge of computer based project management tools associated with resource planning, scheduling and cost monitoringDemonstrated experience preparing and presenting business status, presentations, and business cases to executive leaders and external customerExcellent verbal and written communication skills Strategic thinking and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated experience to identify process constraints, develop improvement plans, and process to improveAdvanced knowledge and use of MS Office products, including Project, Excel, Word and PowerPointSkilled in the deployment and use of Lean and 6 Sigma manufacturing tools/methods.Ability to manage, coach, train and motivate teams in an technical environmentExcellent interpersonal and coaching skills for collaborating with all levels of the organizationAbility to obtain and maintain a secret security clearanceU.S. Citizenship required. 

Desirable Experience/Education Qualifications/Comments:

MS Engineering Management / Industrial Engineering or MBA

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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