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 Description:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Specialist Project Manager to lead and support project execution while driving the implementation of Earned Value Management (EVM). This role will be responsible for ensuring project performance is accurately measured using EVM principles, assisting with scheduling by taking actual project measurements, and supporting other projects in implementing EVM methodologies.
Essential Functions:
- With functional leader support, develop the Work Breakdown Structure, project schedules, resource plans, and risk management strategies.
- Monitor and control project performance using industry best practices.
- Act as a bridge between different teams, ensuring alignment of project goals and priorities
- strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality Assurance (QA), and Test Site teams, to ensure successful project execution and performance tracking.
- Implement EVM processes across projects to track cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
- Ensure proper integration of EVM with project planning and control processes.
- Develop and maintain EVM baselines, including Planned Value (PV), Earned Value (EV), and Actual Cost (AC).
- Train and assist other Project Managers in adopting EVM methodologies.
- Additionally, the candidate will be expected to assist with general project-related activities, supporting the broader needs of the project team to maintain smooth operations.
- Utilize program management tools to monitor and report program performance to objectives (including budget, schedule, and other management requirements), and facilitate project coordination and decision-making.
- Able to travel up to 5%.
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.
- PMP Certification is preferred
Desired Skills:
- Strong knowledge of scheduling tools and EVM Software.
- Experience in cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment, facilitating collaboration between engineering, QA, and test site teams.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
- Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
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.
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.
