Specialist, Program Management

L3Harris Technologies; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Ottawa, Ontario seeks an experienced Specialist, Program Management to lead projects within the ICS program. You will coordinate with engineering leads, procurement and finance to define activities, manage cost and schedule, and report to senior management on progress.

The role requires 6+ years in project management, 3+ years in scheduling and estimation, and EVMS experience. You will work with customers and vendors in a defense environment and must be eligible for

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a Project Management role.
• 3+ years of experience with scheduling and task estimation.
• Experience with risk / opportunity and change management processes.
• Effective team work skills (customer teams, colleagues in Project Management, internal services and external suppliers).
• Experience with procurement.
• Experience with financial reporting.
• Experience with reporting to management.
• Experience with client management / relationship.
• Experience with tracking design and engineering progress.
• Flexibility in accepting various assignments in evolving contractual situations.
• Naval Communications procurement experience an asset.
• Bids and Proposals experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Organize projects and interface with engineering leads to assist in the definition of project activities.
• Assistance with work effort and estimations.
• Cost tracking, balancing cashflow and ensuring work gets executed according to schedule.
• Ongoing cost and schedule control activities, associated with Earned Value Management.
• Managing the tools for schedule tracking and Earned Value dashboards.
• Contract management and interfacing with customers and vendors.
• Reporting to senior management on project status.
• Chairing workshops between engineering disciplines.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

EVMS

Procurement

Client management

Vendor management

Tools

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Job 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 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 Title: Specialist, Program Management

Job Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Code: 42331

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation Range: Between $85,500 - $135,500 CDN annually

Essential Functions:

L3Harris is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join and support the Project Management team in Ottawa. The ideal candidate will have experience in all phases of the project lifecycle on complex projects and have a good understanding and demonstration of Project Management methodologies. The candidate will provide Project Management support to the Senior Project Manager in the execution of the ICS Program Implementation Phase, involving:

• Organization and scheduling of projects and interface with engineering leads to assist in the definition of project activities;
• Assistance with work effort and estimations;
• Cost tracking, balancing cashflow and ensuring work gets executed according to schedule;
• Ongoing cost and schedule control activities, associated with Earned Value Management;
• Managing the tools for schedule tracking and Earned Value dashboards;
• Contract management and interfacing with customers and vendors;
• Reporting to senior management on project status;
• Chairing workshops between engineering disciplines.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in a Project Management position;
• Minimum 3 years of experience with scheduling and task estimation;
• Experience with risk / opportunity and change management processes;
• Effective team work skills (customer teams, colleagues in Project Management, internal services and external suppliers);
• Experience with procurement;
• Experience with financial reporting;
• Experience with reporting to management;
• Experience with client management / relationship;
• Experience with tracking design and engineering progress;
• Flexibility in accepting various assignments in evolving contractual situations;
• Naval Communications procurement experience an asset;
• Bids and Proposals experience an asset.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with Earned Value Management including a good understanding of translating activities and work, into working dashboards and reporting;
• Background and experience with electrical, mechanical or software engineering desirable;
• Experience working with customers and a good understanding of Firm-Fixed Price and Time & Materials contracts;
• Personable with an inquiring mind and an attitude towards problem solving in a fast paced team environment;
• Experience with MS Office Suite & MS Project;
• Experience with Defence Procurement desirable;
• Experience with Naval Communications desirable.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

This job is for an existing vacancy

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. 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. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.