Principal, Supply Chain Program Management
- Secret clearance
Open in 2 locations
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Indiana
2 openFort Wayne, IN, United States (opens on this page)
Full-time · Posted 3w ago
Fort Wayne, IN, United States; Palm Bay, Florida, United States (opens on this page)
Full-time · Posted 3w ago
About the job
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success.
Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech.
With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. ## Job Description L3Harris is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager to capture and execute responsive space programs.
Overall responsibilities include working with the customer and leading the internal and supplier teams in capturing and executing space programs and/or studies with emphasis on technology development and mission solutions.
This position is located in Fort Wayne, IN: https://careers.l3harris.com/en/Fort-Wayne ## Essential Functions - Responsible for leading supply chain program management in partnership with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to drive execution, alignment with commodity strategies, supply base optimization, and lowest total acquisition cost on a key Program. - Use hands-on, cross-functional approaches to identify pain points and drive improvements. - Work with the assigned functional and program leaders to track and coordinate all program deliverables, highlighting key program risks and putting plans in place to mitigate those risks, providing regular reports/updates on program status, including identification and mitigation of long-term supply chain risks - Manage the flow of critical milestones and project requirements including analysis of supplier capacity and capability.
Will ensure supplier ability to supply parts with on-going adjustment of material flow for adequate line fill and inventory optimization - Provide technical support for DFx (design for all desirable manufacturability, assembly, test attributes) including reviewing engineering changes and assessment of materials/supply chain impact - Active engagement in process improvements to continually increase efficiency and effectiveness of product development and supply chain processes - Manage supplier relationships and supplier performance to achieve program and customer requirements - Interacts with suppliers to ensure appropriate support and execution of deliverables as well as participate in managing supplier relationships and performance - Develop, drive, and track supply chain management metrics customized to space programs - Ability to obtain Secret clearance. ## Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years prior related experience. ## Preferred Additional Skills - Secret clearance preferred - Experience in the following contract types: FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost Reimbursement (w/fixed-fee, incentive fee or award fee) - Experience as Cost Account Manager for Subcontracts managing budgets and sales forecasting - Ability to periodically travel to supplier facilities (mainly domestic locations) #LI-KB1 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.
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From L3Harris's job posting for Fort Wayne, IN, United States, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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