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Job Title:Specialist, Program Management

Job Code: 22538

Job Location:Redmond, WA

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

Job Description:

Aerojet Rocketdyne (a Segment of L3Harris Technologies) is an innovative company delivering solutions that create value for its customers in the aerospace and defense markets. The company is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader that provides propulsion and energetics to the space, missile defense and strategic systems, tactical systems and armaments areas in support of domestic and international markets.

The Redmond, WA site is a provider in space propulsion.  Additional information about L3Harris can be obtained by visiting our websites at www.l3harris.com and www.l3harris.com/artemis-missions.  

We are seeking a Program Manager to join our Redmond, WA office. This position will support various significant / flagship in-space missions for NASA, DoD, Commercial Primes.  You will be responsible for management and contract performance of production and/or development programs. This individual will manage and direct assigned programs, which includes defining and controlling program scope, overall schedules and budget in accordance with applicable contractual and L3Harris policies.

Essential Functions:

• Program Leadership: Oversee the development, testing, and integration of propulsion systems for high-profile national aerospace or defense missions.
• Project Planning: Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure project stability throughout its lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams, government agencies, and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with mission objectives.
• Technical Oversight: Provide guidance on propulsion system design, performance, and compliance with national and international standards.
• Earned Value Management (EVM): Utilize EVM techniques to monitor project performance and ensure alignment with cost, schedule, and scope objectives.
• Team Coordination: Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and innovation to achieve mission success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior program management experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong background in propulsion systems and aerospace engineering.
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management and risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• PMP certification or Project Management certificate
• Experience with government or national aerospace programs is highly desirable.
• Capability to obtain a security clearance
• Periodic travel may be required

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Washington State is $90,500-$168,500. 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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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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