Project Manager

L3Harris Technologies; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Project Management in Camden, AR. The role oversees complex capital expansion projects, balancing budget and schedule while coordinating cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will deliver financial reports, manage CapEx, and drive strategic execution. A clear path to leadership and rigorous cost management are central to this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 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.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Deliver clear financial and operational status reports to project leaders and senior leadership.
• Budget & Schedule Alignment: Manage an integrated project schedule tied to budget forecasting, cash flow analysis, and cost baselines.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate and lead integrated project teams to ensure cross-functional accountability for cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Strategic Execution: Develop and execute strategic initiatives to achieve milestone targets while optimizing resource utilization and financial performance.
• Risk & Variance Management: Proactively identify project variances and execute mitigation strategies to prevent budget overruns.
• Ability to obtain a US secret clearance.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 4 years experience

Graduate Degree + 2 years experience

No degree? 8 years experience

Tools

MS 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, Project Management

Job Code: 45430

Job Location: Camden, AR

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

This role is responsible for providing financial and operational oversight of complex capital expansion projects spanning multiple support functions. The ideal candidate will collaborate with support leaders to identify financial risks early, implement cost-mitigation strategies, and ensure projects are executed on time and within budget. You will manage the overall project milestone timeline while tracking financial variances, resource allocation, and capital expenditure (CapEx). We are seeking highly motivated, results-oriented individuals with strong financial acumen who maximize efficiency and value every minute.

Essential Functions:

• Financial Reporting: Deliver clear financial and operational status reports to project leaders and senior leadership.
• Budget & Schedule Alignment: Manage an integrated project schedule directly tied to budget forecasting, cash flow analysis, and cost baselines.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate and lead integrated project teams to ensure cross-functional accountability for cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Strategic Execution: Develop and execute strategic initiatives to achieve milestone targets while optimizing resource utilization and financial performance.
• Risk & Variance Management: Proactively identify project variances and execute mitigation strategies to prevent budget overruns.
• Ability to obtain a US secret clearance.

Qualifications:

• 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:

• Proficient use of MS Project.

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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