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Material Program Manager

Canoga Park, California, Camden, Arkansas, Huntsville, Alabama
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Specialist, Supply Chain Management position provides Supply Chain/Material Management (SC/MM) representation and support of Business Unit and Business Development activities. They are responsible for effectively guiding the SC/MM functional organization to develop and document strategies, plans, and processes to manage the supply chain for integration into the Program Management plan. They may manage projects or processes with general supervision.  They work directly with Program Management and may act as the primary customer contact for the Supply Chain portion of the program activities. They represent procurement on the program integrated program teams (IPTs) and interface cross functionally in the resolution of material status, problems or issues.  

Essential Functions:

  • Assemble and lead integrated cross functional team(s) within assigned program(s) while interacting with supplier(s), supply chain director, program managers, functional managers, and customers to achieve subcontract cost, schedule and technical objectives.  
  • Support the Supply Chain portion of development and production proposals, including planning and execution of affordability, supplier quality and other supplier performance improvement initiative, being submitted to Government and Prime Contractor programs.
  • Support negotiation of subcontracts and assist in the development of supplier baseline program plans including development of supplier budget and schedule baselines, consistent with program plans.  
  • Prepare presentations and lead teams in presentations to peers, customers, suppliers and managers.  

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related supply chain experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 2 years of prior related supply chain experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related supply chain experience.  

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Contract negotiations with critical suppliers that are often single or sole sourced based on technology. 
  • Knowledge of supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly and ATP processes.
  • Ability to use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate plans, processes and results of the supporting team. 
  • Experience interpreting program management, engineering and supplier demands in a continuously changing environment.  
  • Working knowledge of project management methods within the defense acquisition environment including program planning, integrated master scheduling, budgeting and Earned Value Management.  
  • Ability to implement product design and development stage gate process (reviews for design, build, and test). 
  • Experience in coaching, guiding, encouraging, reviewing and criticizing work of supporting team members to maximize program success. 
  • Capable of defining and negotiating task objectives, scope description and completion criteria for specific and broad activities.  
  • Ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously and to make real-time plan adjustments in response to problems and unexpected interim results. 
  • Experience with MS PowerPoint (presentations, logic diagrams), MS Project (basic scheduling), MS Excel (entering formulas, graphing, developing spreadsheets), and MS Word (tables, program plans).  

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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