Associate, IT Project Management

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Melbourne, FL is seeking an IT Project Management intern to assist planning, executing, and finalizing projects under strict deadlines and budgets in a matrix environment.

You will develop project plans, manage scope, time, cost, and quality, coordinate with internal teams and external vendors, and help prepare reports and deliverables. On-site role with exposure to portfolio management in defense-related technology programs.

Qualifications

• Eligible applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field or have completed their Bachelor's degree within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop full-scale project plans, timelines and communications documents.
• Direct and manage project development from initiating to closing.
• Develop and deliver status reports, proposals, requirements documents, and presentations.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope and risks.
• Oversee vendor management including Statements of Work and communications.
• Support portfolio management by understanding project priority and resourcing.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables with senior management.
• Coach and motivate project teams and contractors to take accountability.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Project Online

Vendor management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Project Online

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: Associate, IT Project Management

Job Code: 38817

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Location:Melbourne, FL

Job Description:

As the IT Project Management intern your role is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and budgets in a matrix environment. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. You will also define the project's tasks and oversee quality control throughout the project life cycle.

Essential Functions:

• Develop full-scale project plans, timelines and associated communications documents to effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Direct and manage project development from initiating to closing through management of scope, time, cost, quality, resources, communications, risks, changes, and issues
• 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 all aspects of vendor management including the development of the Statement of Work and all aspects of communications and delivery
• Help facilitate Portfolio Management process working with management and business to understand project priority, resourcing, and planning
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Coach, mentor, motivate and encourage project team members and contractors and influence them to take proactive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• On-site role

Qualifications:

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related field or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Certifications in Project Management strongly desired (PMP) strongly preferred
• Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project and/or Project Online.
• PM experience in testing processes to include use-case creation and tracking results
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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