Specialist, Program Scheduler

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Specialist, Program Scheduler in Montreal, QC. The role focuses on managing complex program schedules across cross-functional teams within IMS, Maritime division, reporting to a Manager, Program Scheduler.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of scheduling experience or 8+ years in lieu of degree, strong knowledge of MS Project and Earned Value Management, and eligibility for required security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of related experience, or 8+ years of related work in lieu of degree.
• Strong knowledge of program planning and scheduling.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Proficient with MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Performs schedule analysis in support of assigned programs or projects.
• Ensures major projects and program schedules are integrated across finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
• Tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts.
• Utilizes Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management to gauge progress and identify variances.
• Ensures compliance with internal program procedures and project control system guidelines.
• May lead or participate in scheduling status reviews.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Program scheduling

Microsoft Project

Earned Value Management

Schedule risk analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

8+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

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 Scheduler

Job Location: Montreal, QC

Job Code: 43981

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation Range: Between $66,000 - $116,000 CDN annually

This role is for a Specialist, Program Scheduler. This person will be a direct employee working on programs within the Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) segment, Maritime division reporting to a Manager, Program Scheduler. In this role, the Program Scheduler will manage complex projects or processes. The individual will communicate within and outside of their own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures. This individual will make improvements to systems and processes, as well as contribute to the achievements of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results.

Essential Functions:

• Performs schedule analysis in support of assigned programs or projects.
• Ensures major projects and program schedules and plans are integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
• Tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts.
• Utilizes Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas.
• Ensures compliance with internal program procedures and project control system guidelines.
• May lead or participate in scheduling status reviews.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Requires strong knowledge of program planning and scheduling.
• Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• Requires Earned Value Management experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentation).
• Competent computer skills related to Microsoft office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Schedule Risk Analysis experience

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be eligible for registration with theControlled 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.