Aerojet Rocketdyne is seeking a Senior-level Deputy Program Manager at our Huntsville, AL location.

This is an opportunity to support the THAAD Boost Motor Program. We are looking for a dynamic leader to drive program success. This position will help to lead an evolving development program, interface directly with customers, and ensure effective program execution. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team on a high profile program critical to the defense of our nation and our allies.

Candidate needs to be customer-focused and provide the best, most cost-effective systems or capabilities, within contract bounds, along with being innovative, while striving for optimal solutions. Needs to be able to think or seek better ways to manage those projects and be candid about project status, including risks, along with providing potential solutions.

Candidate must be experienced in earned value management (EVM) with demonstrated performance having successfully executed a project; attained cost objectives; and managed budget resources, funding, schedule, and scope of work.

The candidate must also have the ability to direct a technical effort, making clear the objectives of the project at the same time as providing clear assignments & deliverables for each team member. An ability to gauge the overall effort and re-direct questions towards the team is essential to providing the quick iterations of the project needed for successful completion with all actions resolved.

The ability to estimate and manage cost and schedule performance is imperative for this position and working knowledge of EVMS tools is a requirement.

Lastly, the candidate must have the ability to effectively communicate progress and issues to higher-level management, functional discipline leaders (COE's), the program Integrated Product Team leads, and supporting team members.

This position may be filled at this level or one level higher.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company, is growing in The Rocket City, Huntsville, AL! We've begun hiring for our third facility in the Huntsville area, a 379,000 sq.ft. manufacturing facility near the Huntsville airport that will specialize in the production and assembly of inert solid rocket motor components. We are also continuing to grow at our Huntsville center of excellence for Missile Solutions Program Management and Engineering, as well as our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in north Huntsville, where we produce advanced propulsion products.

You're not just "doing a job" at Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company. The work you perform makes significant contributions to national security and space exploration.

Inspiring Company Culture - Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation's aerospace and defense legacy. Read more about our culture: Careers | L3Harris
• Rest and Relaxation- Accrue 3 weeks of vacation to start plus separate sick allowance. 9/80 schedule providing longer weekends. Plus 90 hours of paid holidays on average throughout the year.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness programs. Want to know more? Check out: Benefits | L3Harris
• Prepare for the Future - 401(k) with company match
• Professional Development - Tuition assistance, free professional development training through Rocket University and Energetics University, employee recognition, and leadership development programs
• Employee Resource Groups - Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs
• Great Location - Huntsville has been named the second-best place to live in the United States by U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 rankings. The city's thriving job market, low cost of living and high quality of life were cited as the primary reasons for its top ranking.

70% - Manage integrated product team (IPT) and lead team activities while interacting with the Director of Programs, Lead PM or Deputy Program Managers, functional managers, and customers to achieve program objectives (cost, schedule, quality). Candidate must be capable of working within an EVMS environment to control the project scope and team efforts (including occasional evening and weekend work).

10% - Lead planning and proposals of key elements of a Program under general direction of the Director of Programs and Business Development.

5% - Prepare presentations and lead teams in presentations to peers, customers, and managers.

5% - Travel to customers and suppliers to support program objectives.

5% - Develop business case and oversee discretionary projects within the framework of the overall program.

5% - Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and ten (10) years of applicable experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Candidate must also have demonstrated successful achievement of technical, cost and schedule goals, and extensive working knowledge of earned value management (EVM).

Desired Qualifications:

• Existing SECRET level security clearance desired
• Master's degree in an appropriate discipline
• Aerospace or defense development experience with solid or liquid propulsion experience
• PMP certification or Project Management certificate
• Extensive knowledge of project management within the framework of the Project Management Institute including Project Planning, Project Control (Earned Value), Project Execution, Communication, Procurement, and Quality
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Risk and Opportunity Management
• Demonstrated ability in team building and leadership skills to achieve project objectives
• Demonstrated trustworthiness in accomplishing agreed upon objectives
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously
• Ability to independently propose, plan, and then execute a project
• Proficient in the use of all the basic MS Office tools and therefore be proficient in computer operating systems, MS Outlook, MS Excel (entering formulas, graphing, developing spreadsheets), MS PowerPoint (presentations, storyboard development, logic diagrams), MS Visio (business diagrams and sketches), and MS Word (tables, program plans).
• Proficiency to also include setting up Integrated Master Schedules using knowledge of MS Project or similar scheduling tool to create extensive project files for large-size projects

May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level. Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit and to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 15 pounds; may require minimal walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.