Manager, Subcontracts - Waco, Texas

Company/Organization: L3 Harris Technologies

Position: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 6/22/2025

Description:

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 Title: Manager, Subcontracts

Job Code: 30609

Job Location: Remote Opportunity

Job Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supplier Program Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing the performance of our suppliers to ensure they meet the high standards of quality, delivery, and cost-effectiveness required for our diverse range of programs. You will be the primary point of contact for supplier-related activities and will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop strategic supplier relationships. Your goal will be to drive supplier performance improvements, support program requirements, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.

As a Supplier Program Manager, you will leverage your extensive experience and knowledge to execute supplier selection processes, lead negotiations, and manage contractual agreements. You will monitor and evaluate supplier performance through key metrics and implement necessary corrective actions to maintain a high level of service and product quality. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the innovation and excellence that define L3Harris Technologies, while providing significant opportunities for professional growth and development. Join our team and play a crucial role in delivering the advanced solutions that support our customers and missions worldwide.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and manage Subcontract Managers, ensuring high performance and alignment with program requirements.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives with a focus on quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to manage and resolve supplier-related issues.
• Proactively address and mitigate risks to ensure program success.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company policies and procedures.
• Lead the supplier selection process and participate in negotiations to secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Monitor supplier performance through key metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and present program status reports to senior leadership.
• Travel and flexibility to work extended hours are required. Must be willing and able to travel regularly to other Aerojet Rocketdyne facilities and suppliers across the country.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior related supply chain experience.
• Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related supply chain experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related supply chain experience.
  
  

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Demonstrated success in managing complex supplier relationships and programs.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes and principles.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to achieve results in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Demonstrated abilities in team building, leadership and delegation skills to achieve project objectives are also required.
• Experience in leading, encouraging, reviewing and critiquing work of supporting team members to maximize program success.
• Must be capable of defining and negotiating task objectives, scope description and completion criteria for specific and broad activities as well. The applicant will be required to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously and to make real-time plan adjustments in response to problems and unexpected interim results.
• Must have working capability in the use of typical office computer programs for conduct of program management such as MS PowerPoint (presentations, logic diagrams), MS Project (basic scheduling), MS Excel (entering formulas, graphing, developing spreadsheets), and MS Word (tables, program plans).

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 [$108,000.00 MIN - $201,000.00 MAX]. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is [$108,000.00 MIN - $201,000.00 MAX]. 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.

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