Operations Program Manager

Job Title : Operations Program Manager

Job Code : 31127

Job Location : Anaheim CA

Schedule : 9 / 80

Job Description :

The Operations Program Manager (OPM) will represent Production Operations as the primary responsible individual for achievement of cost and schedule commitments to the Program Office and external customer. The OPM will be the primary interface from Operations to the Program Management Office (PMO) and other functions (Engineering Supply Chain Quality Finance) coordinating the action plans and needs of the Production Operations in support of commitment and works with other OPMs to resolve priority conflicts on the shop floor in support of all program objectives.

As an Earned Value Management Cost Accounting Manager (CAM) the OPM is responsible for setting up and tracking labor baselines as well as evaluating Risks & Opportunities. The OPM will develop and execute manufacturing program plans and schedules to ensure successful execution of production with correct staffing levels. The OPM will lead the manufacturing support team through problem resolution efforts by understanding program goals tradeoffs and schedules.

As part of this role the OPM will coordinate make / buy policy implementation and coordinate the determination of capital expenditure required to meet program objectives for assigned programs. The OPM will also support proposal preparation for both new business and changes in scope to existing programs. The OPM will also participate in Capacity Planning for the site by providing details on future forecasted work to the Plants Master Scheduling Team and by collaborating with Master Scheduling to maintain manufacturing & test schedules for active projects. The OPM will be a primary contributor to the development of process improvements aimed at improving cost and schedule performance by leading and engaging cross functional teams to identify and capitalize on areas of opportunity.

The OPM will have responsibility for L3Harris Maritime Power and Energy Solutions (MPES) Anaheim site programs that include production of complex electronic and power conversion equipment used in U.S. Navy Sea vessel application. The OPM responsibility will include multiple programs totaling $40M in annual sales and report directly to the Site Operations Lead / Sr Mgr. of Operations.

Essential Functions :

• Has authority and accountability for technical scope schedule and cost pertaining to required operations activities on an assigned program
• Primary point of contact for the technical cost risk / opportunity and schedule performance of the actions on the assigned program; Develop and implement strategies to meet cost delivery customer satisfaction and continuous improvement commitments.
• Serve as the Earned Value Control Account Manager (CAM) for assigned programs
• Engages with other IPT Leads Functional Managers and leadership to promote successful action planning and execution
• 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 ensuring that issues are addressed immediately and corrective actions and recovery plans are implemented expeditiously
• 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
• Demonstrated understanding and practice of Earned Value Management
• Project Management
• Proposal / BOE preparation or both new business and changes in scope to existing programs
• Drive employee engagement through Factory Gemba walk process
• Facilitate Operations Manufacturing and Quality participation in design development to identify and address manufacturability testability and inspectability issues.
• Support the organization in the development and implementation of operating philosophies and business strategies
• Develop implement and sustain success metrics incorporating best practices and effectively communicating improvements
• Effectively manage behavior performance and key deliverables across a matrix organization

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in Californiais $94000- $175000. 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.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 94000 - 175000