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Sr. Manager, Project Management (Manager Integrator)

Canoga Park, CA
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

This position is responsible for directing the daily activities of the Manufacturing Engineering team that supports the RS-25 program. The team consists of Managers, IPT team leads. The position will report to the Director of the Manufacturing Engineering and is dotted line to the RS-25 Program office, with the primary objective of executing Operations & Program goals. The position will oversee a team of Manufacturing Engineering Managers, coordinating across multiple functions to ensure program success. Additionally, this management role includes financial responsibilities for operations & programs.

Essential Functions:

  • 25% Managing Employees: Direct daily work assignments to meet quality, cost, and schedule commitments. Maintain employee training and critical skills. Support employee growth through training in manufacturing and engineering requirements and processes. Integrate strategies to create productive cohesive team.
  • 25% Program support: Attend daily program meetings determine shop floor priorities to ensure AOP goals are achieved on time & within budget. Create environment for communication with Quality, Supply chain, Operation, Engineering & Program leadership to drive production.
  • 20% Understand program financial performance and head count requirements. Coordinate operation to ensure the staffing plans meets program requirements. Collaborate with both Program office and operations to align schedule commitments with financial goals.
  • 15% Support Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement Initiatives: Drive process improvement projects to achieve greater efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability with a focus on reduced costs and improved quality.
  • 10% Support Site Audits: Support internal and external audits of the manufacturing area. Drive root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective action on any findings.
  • 5% Support & Drive Safety: Identify, report, and eliminate unsafe acts and unsafe conditions. Work with your teams to implement safety improvements and drive a culture that promotes a safe environment.

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience. 

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Extensive knowledge in manufacturing specifically with RS25 and NASA business office. Project management & team building.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $126,000 - $234,000. 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.

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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