Sr. Specialist, Program Management

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Program Manager

Job ID: 9914

Job Location & Schedule: Hybrid, Huntsville, AL, 9/80 Schedule

The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Program Manager to join our growing team at our Huntsville, AL site. There will be an expectation of up to 50% business travel to our Camden, AR site, with potential additional travel as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 50% - Under minimal direction, the Program Manager provides general program direction, control, and coordination. Responsible for management and contract performance of a program or elements of a program. Responsible for multi-functional or complex programs. Manages and directs assigned programs, which includes defining and understanding program scope, managing overall schedules and budget in accordance with applicable contractual and Aerojet Rocketdyne policies. Assures through the assigned program team that contract performance responsibility is properly delegated to performing organizations and outside suppliers. Provide the primary Aerojet Rocketdyne interface with the customer. Develop and implement plans for follow-on production programs including proposal development, submittal, negotiation, and definitization. Participates in the forecast of awards/margins and sales/profit for assigned programs as part of the Aerojet Rocketdyne business planning cycle. Provides guidance and assistance to project team in meeting established schedules or to resolve complex technical or operations problems.
• 25% - Responsible for effectively utilizing functional organizations to integrate research and development, production, quality assurance, test, production support, procurement, contractual and financial data.
• 25% - Acts as primary interface for communications with the customer and is accountable for the successful accomplishment of all contractual requirements.

Required Qualifications:

Requires strong knowledge of job area. Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline. May have broad knowledge of project management. Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification.
• Demonstrated managerial level of leadership.
• Extensive knowledge of financial management and business development practices.