Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time
Skills
Adobe AIR
Aerospace
ISR
Security Clearance
Satellite
Product Development
Risk Management
Capacity Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Supply Chain
Job Details
Supply Chain Program Manager Space Systems
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Space
Security Clearance: Not required (Secret preferred)
Experience: 10 12+ years
Education: Bachelor s degree required (or 16+ years of relevant experience in lieu)
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Space
Security Clearance: Not required (Secret preferred)
Experience: 10 12+ years
Education: Bachelor s degree required (or 16+ years of relevant experience in lieu)
Opportunity Overview:
L3Harris, a leading force in aerospace and defense technology, is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager to join its high-impact Space Systems group. This role focuses on fixed-price development programs in responsive space advancing satellite technologies for critical ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance) missions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead cross-functional supply chain execution across engineering, program management, and operations
- Manage supplier performance, program deliverables, and risk mitigation strategies
- Engage in supplier capacity planning, inventory flow, and DFx initiatives
- Partner with internal/external stakeholders to optimize program supply base and cost
- Actively support process improvement across product development and sourcing lifecycle
- Translate customer mission objectives into supply chain strategies and metrics
Required Qualifications:
- 12+ years of experience (or 10+ with Master s; or 16+ in lieu of degree)
- Strong leadership in supply chain program management, preferably in aerospace/defense
- Deep understanding of supplier management and fixed-price contracts
- Excellent communication and reporting skills
- U.S. Citizenship (due to federal regulations)
Preferred:
- Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain one)
- Familiarity with various contract types (FFP, FPIF, Cost-Plus, T&M, etc.)
- Cost Account Management experience for subcontracts
- Travel to U.S.-based supplier sites (minimal)
Why Join?
L3Harris fosters a mission-driven, inclusive culture focused on innovation, community, and excellence. Employees are empowered to solve some of the world s most complex challenges across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains.
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