neral Manager & Director - Program Management

General Manager & Director - Program Management

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and experienced General Manager & Director of Program Management to join the ARDE Inc. Carlstadt, NJ site, which is a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies' Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment. ARDE is a leader in designing and manufacturing high-pressure Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels and Propellant Tanks, with expertise in structural / dynamics analysis, fracture mechanics, and Material and Process Engineering, serving both domestic and international customers. This leadership role is crucial for setting the strategic direction and managing the growth and P&L for the ARDE site; which involves managing customer relationships, day to day business operations and multi-year production contracts. The role involves influencing senior leadership on new concepts and practices, recommending and implementing strategies, and developing operational plans to achieve short-to-long-term business goals. Additionally, the Director will build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, industry partners, and foster connections with emerging commercial space start-ups. Advanced management and leadership skills, broad business knowledge, strong financial acumen, and extensive experience across related disciplines are required.

Essential Functions :

• Manage P&L, accountable for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the ARDE site portfolio; to include site infrastructure, major defense procurements (FAR 15) and commercial bids
• Lead and oversee the Program Management function of the business and adjusts strategic direction and processes to achieve year-over-year growth.
• Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations, working with export officials.
• Drive organizational objectives : financial performance, on-time delivery, quality management, and safety.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the site; with the ability to establish a culture of trust, open communication, data driven decision making, customer focus and relentless continuous improvement.
• Champion and lead communication and employee engagement activities.
• Define and execute staffing and capital plans for current and future programs.
• Collaborate with Senior Staff on Continuous Improvement (CI) projects to reduce costs and lead times.
• Promote EH&S excellence and safety culture.
• Provide technical direction and leadership to direct report managers.
• Lead Business Resilience Team to ensure operational continuity during events.
• Oversee IR&D efforts to align research spending with future market needs.
• Up to 20% business travel to L3Harris, customer and supplier sites.

Qualifications :

Preferred Additional Skills :

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $185,000.00-$335,000.00. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $157,000.00-$291,000.00. 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.