IT Project Manager

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Farnborough is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager for an 18-month FTC. You will lead diverse projects spanning infrastructure and security, requiring strong project management experience and interpersonal skills. The role offers hybrid working, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to shape impactful technology solutions in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution

Life Assurance up to 10x salary

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience within a project management focused role.
• Strong familiarity with project management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large scale IT and functional projects worldwide.
• Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines.
• Provide subject matter expertise in managing infrastructure and security projects.

Skills

Project management experience

Microsoft Project

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Education

APMP Project Management Qualification or Prince 2 Practitioner

Job description

Overview

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 – IT Project Manager (18-month FTC)  |  Job Location – Farnborough, UK  |  Job ID – 30114

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK: From 11 UK sites, our team of nearly 1,000 people delivers unique capabilities across space, air, land, sea and cyber for military, security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide. The Global Technology and Business Solutions department (EMEA region) functions as a high-performance hub that delivers core IT capabilities across our organisation. We focus on measurable outcomes, leveraging standardised processes, data-driven decision making and customer-centric delivery to support innovation and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large scale infrastructure, applications, and security projects consisting of IT and functional business area resources located around the world.
• Direct, inspire, and guide teams to successful execution; plan, execute and finalise projects according to strict deadlines and budgets in a matrix environment.
• Acquire resources and coordinate the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants; define project tasks and oversee quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide subject matter expertise in managing infrastructure, network, security, and firewall projects.
• Develop and deliver status reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope; identify potential crises and devise contingency plans.
• Initiate and oversee vendor management, including development of the Statement of Work and communications/delivery.
• Facilitate Portfolio Management processes with management and business to understand project priority, resourcing, and planning.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and encourage project team members and contractors, promoting accountability for their work.

What you’ll bring / Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years\' experience within a project management focused role.
• Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project and/or Project Online.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience managing relationships at all levels of the business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that are customer oriented.
• APMP Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or Prince 2 Practitioner - preferred.
• Familiarity with PMI\'s Project Management Methodology, Software Development Lifecycle, and Agile/Scrum Framework - preferred.

Important to know: Due to the nature of our work, many roles require UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer must meet right-to-work in the UK requirements and eligibility for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

Benefits

• Hybrid working where possible, three days onsite per week
• Flexible or part-time working arrangements considered upon request
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)

L3Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and offer equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.