Level 3 Communications, Inc

Principal, Material Program Manager

Level 3 Communications, Inc$105K — $195K *
Mason, OH 45040In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of relevant experience or Graduate Degree with 10 years or 16 years of experience in lieu of degree
  • Proven experience in senior management within supply chain or program management
  • Strong financial acumen for budgeting and cost control
  • Exceptional leadership abilities to inspire cross-functional teams
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively interface with stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Develop and document strategies for managing the material supply chain integration
  • Serve as the main supply chain contact for customers, leading a team of managers
  • Collaborate with Program Management to align supply chain objectives with program goals
  • Represent procurement in Integrated Program Teams for decision-making
  • Resolve material status issues through cross-functional collaboration
  • Manage financial aspects of supply chain operations to enhance profitability
  • Provide leadership in support of business development initiatives

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Education assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Company-paid holidays
Full Job Description
Job Title: Principal, Material Program Manager

Job Code: 36853

Job Location: Mason, OH

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Seeking a highly skilled and proactive Principal to lead the Material Program Management (MPM) Division for L3 Harris, Sensors Division Programs. This role is critical in leading an expert team of Supply Chain/Material Management (SC/MM) professionals, developing material strategies, and representing the SCMM division to support a portfolio of Programs and Business Development activities.

Essential Functions:
  • Principal SC/MM Functional Organization: Develop and document comprehensive strategies, plans, and processes to manage the material supply chain, ensuring its seamless integration into the Program Management plan.
  • SC/MM Division Manager: Serve as the main point of contact to customers regarding all supply chain-related program activities within the Division, ensuring clear, effective, and timely communication. Leads a team of MPM managers and MPMs assigned to the division. Prioritizes work for each program within the portfolio and reports to the Director of SC/MM.
  • Collaborate with Program Management: Work directly with Program Management to align supply chain objectives with overall program goals, driving program success.
  • Procurement Representation: Represent procurement on Integrated Program Teams (IPTs), ensuring that supply chain considerations are fully integrated into program decisions.
  • Cross-Functional Interface: Collaborate with various departments to resolve material status issues, address problems, and ensure the smooth flow of materials.
  • Financial Oversight: Manage the financial aspects of supply chain operations, including budgeting, material forecasting, and cost control, to enhance overall program profitability.
  • Support Business Development: Provide expert SC/MM leadership in support of business development initiatives, contributing to the growth and success of the organization.
  • Experience: Proven experience in a senior management role within supply chain, material management, or at the program management office level.
  • Financial Acumen: Strong financial management skills with a track record of effective budgeting, analysis, and cost control.
  • Leadership: Exceptional leadership and team management abilities, with the capacity to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
  • Communication: Excellent communication and written formats, interpersonal skills, presentation, and capable of interfacing effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies and processes that drive supply chain efficiency and program success.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and 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:
  • Experience in the following contract types: FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost-Plus (w/fixed-fee, incentive fee, or award fee)
  • Basis of Estimate Development
  • SIOP Experience
  • Experience as Cost Account Manager managing budgets and sales forecasting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Lean Six Sigma experience
  • Previous Leadership experience
  • Ability to periodically travel to supplier facilities (mainly domestic locations)


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 $120,500 - $223,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $105,000 - $195,000. 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.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Level 3 Communications, Inc

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Principal, Material Program Manager jobs: