L3Harris

This position is responsible for operations management of the assigned IPT (Integrated Product Team) to drive execution of improvements in both product and processess. Additional responsiblities include planning and coordinating the resources required to execute projects and assigning responsibility to activities. The IPT Lead, in cooperation with a Program Manager who will be assigned to the team, and will be responsible for the generation and maintenance a schedule, comparing actual results to a baseline plans, assessing project performance, conducting risk management, supporting gate reviews, facilitating peer reviews of all work, and identifying root causes and corrective actions to improve project execution.

This role will encompassthe overall management and participation in all phases of a program life cycle including new business, development, production, execution, and close-out. This role will support the overall management and coordination of resources to ensure effective execution of program requirements, support EVMS reporting requirements, primary interface across operations value streams, and developing manufacturing plans for assigned programs.

About Space & Sensors:

L3Harris Space & Sensors Division, headquartered in Mason, Ohio, designs, develops, and manufactures complex systems (electronic, avionics, transceivers, transmitters, electro-optical, and electro-mechanical) for the defense, aerospace, and commercial markets. L3Harris is a recognized leader in Electro-Optical technologies that enable systems to support surveillance, reconnaissance, threat detection, and self-protection missions. Our world-class Space Avionics systems include equipment for Mars Rover/Landers/Orbiters, Launch Vehicles, and Imaging Satellite Communications.

Space & Sensors team members bring their passion for innovation and engineering, their desire to push the envelope to adapt, communicate, and deliver on highly-reliable mission-critical systems. We offer an alternative 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals. Focused on fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where employees can grow and develop professionally, employees can get engaged with several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), participate in monthly activities hosted by our Employee Engagement Committee or get involved with volunteer opportunities through our L3Harris Investing for Tomorrow community program.

Mason, OH is located in Warren County, “Ohio’s Largest Playground.” Major attractions are right around the corner, including Great Wolf Lodge and Kings Island Amusement Park. Our site is 20 minutes from downtown Cincinnati, where there are multiple attractions including The Newport Aquarium and The Cincinnati Zoo. Cincinnati is also the home AFC Champions the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cincinnati Reds, the Cincinnati Cyclones and FC Cincinnati of Major League Soccer.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Responsible for technical scope, schedule, and cost pertaining to required operations activities on an assigned program
• Act as primary point of contact for the technical, cost, risk/opportunity, and schedule performance of the actions on the assigned program
• Engages with other IPT leads, functional managers, and leadership to promote successful action planning and execution
• Engages in frequent collaboration with multiple functions (e.g., Design Engineering, Contracts, Manufacturing, etc.) and the program office
• Support overall program by contributing schedule inputs and changes into the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), maintaining timely and effective change management processes and procedures
• Monitor RAIL (Rolling Action Item List) performance and ensure that issues are addressed immediately, in which corrective actions and recovery plans are implemented in a timely manner
• Plan and coordinate activities to support verification and validation of new processes and product improvements
• Support multidisciplinary program reviews and presentations throughout the different phases of development, certification, and production readiness with internal and external stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3+ years of experience in leading a multi-functional, technically oriented, Integrated Product Team in an operations environment
• Experienced 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.)
• Strong knowledge of engineering with analytical and technical writing skills
• Ability to effectively communicate, present data, and explain results to leadership, subordinates & peers
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Experience in creating and managing budgets for both operational and capital expenses
• Demonstrated experience in identifying process constraints, developing improvement plans, and process to improve
• Skilled in the deployment and use of Lean and 6 Sigma manufacturing tools/methods
• Ability to manage, coach, train, and motivate teams in an technical environment
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office software package (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills for collaborating with all levels of the organization
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance

Preferred skills:

• 2 years of experience with electronic component manufacturing
• DELTEK Cost Point ERP