Sr. Associate, Business Analyst, Operations

L3Harris Technologies; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a Sr. Associate, Business Analyst to lead the development of business solutions for manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide expertise in ERP systems and business analytics.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s Degree, at least 2 years of experience, and strong skills in Microsoft tools. The position offers a salary range of $76,000 to $96,000 CAD, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of the job area.
• Minimum 2 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in Aerospace or Manufacturing/Repair environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead new implementations and continuous improvement of business systems.
• Gather requirements and convert them into use cases.
• Compile and generate monthly reports on operational metrics.
• Create project business cases and analyze processes.

Skills

Microsoft tools

DevOps

Excel

PowerBI

MS Project

T-SQL

Visio

Agile methodologies

Lean Six Sigma

Relational database management systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

MS SQL

Job description

Sr. Associate, Business Analyst, Operations (L2)

Reference #40289
Waterdown, Ontario

About The Role

L3HARRIS WESCAM Manufacturing/Repair Operations team is looking for a new member to drive the development and delivery of process and technical solutions. This role will be active in creating/implementing new business solutions, maintaining and improving all current business systems, and researching and implementing new technologies. This individual will play a hands‑on role working with cross‑functional teams to facilitate workshops, capture business requirements, create functional specifications and prepare gap analysis. As part of this role, you will become a subject‑matter expert of ERP systems and key tools. This role will allow you to continue to develop your business analytics, project management, and technical skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead new implementations and continuous improvement of existing business systems, processes and policies for manufacturing/repair operations.
• Lead or participate in workshops to gather requirements and convert them into use cases, training instructions and departmental practices.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities, development, testing, and troubleshooting tasks to meet critical project timelines.
• Analyze data and identify or implement derived solutions.
• Accountable for compiling and generating monthly reports on operational metrics.
• Act as subject‑matter expert for aspects of the Manufacturing Execution System, Enterprise Resource Planning tools, and related applications for the Manufacturing/Repair Operations team.
• Create project business cases – by interfacing with the management team – to analyze processes, determine project scope, define resources, budgets, timelines and document the deliverables.
• Work with users, management and other business units to investigate issues and make recommendations and implement required changes, including user training.
• Recommend and maintain business system user procedures, system documentation, and standard work instructions to maintain Quality documentation.
• Develop strong working relationships with Service and Production, Supply Chain, Materials, Quality, Planning and Finance teams.
• Develop functional software design documents. Work with developers in production of technical design documents. Ensure the technical design conforms to functional requirements.
• Participate in System Integration testing and User Acceptance Testing with the business users to ensure high‑quality delivery of software updates and process changes.
• Provide status reports to the executive sponsor or other stakeholders as required.
• Skilled in troubleshooting experience to diagnose the root cause of an issue and make recommendations.

Desired Skills And Knowledge

• Advanced user of Microsoft tools with an emphasis on DevOps, Excel, PowerBI, MS Project, T‑SQL, and Visio.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies (certification would be considered an asset).
• Excellent technical communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent organisational and planning/project management skills.
• Dynamic, resourceful and known for sense of initiative (sense of urgency, innovative problem resolver).
• Ability to challenge the status quo and provide recommendations with supporting data.
• Understanding of business systems architecture.
• Ability to influence others and gain momentum for your ideas and direction.
• High energy, positive mindset, constantly focused on how to get better.
• Ability to learn and grow within a fast‑paced environment.
• Process mindset with the ability to spot variability.
• Strong facilitation skills, bringing together cohesive and highly engaged teams, with a focus on cross‑functional problem solving (e.g., 5‑why, fishbone, cause map).
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to easily explain technical concepts to a non‑technical audience.
• Lean Six Sigma tool proficiency (Problem Solving, FPA, PFMEA, SPC).
• Working knowledge or relational database management systems (MS SQL).
• Good understanding of industry standards (AS9100, RFID, UID).
• Project management designation not required but experience leading projects is an asset.
• Experience working with a Tier 1 ERP application.
• Business experience in Aerospace or Manufacturing/Repair environment using Product Data Management tools.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
• Knowledge of ISO9000/AS9100 standards a plus.
• Green Belt certification or experience with lean processes an asset.

Education And Experiences

• Practical knowledge of the job area.
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $76,000 to $96,000.

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.