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About your next Challenge as a Program Manager Specialist (CF18) :

Our current portfolio of programs includes a wide spectrum of In-Service-Support activities in support of Department of National Defence fleets. L3Harris MAS is looking to hire a Program Management Specialist as a key member of the Program Management team with the mandate to deliver an exciting In-Service Support program in a stimulating, dynamic environment conducive to continuous learning.

The Program Management team will work collaboratively with the customer as an Integrated Project team to achieve the outcome of the program within a performance based contract framework.

What You Will Do:

You will be responsible for managing all phases of projects from inception to completion, driving execution to achieve key business and customer satisfaction objectives.

You will be responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of the projects including the participation in the negotiation of contract and contract changes, coordination of the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. You will also be acting as a key customer contact for projects’ activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.

You will provide oversight to the Project Management Specialists and other Program team members for the planning and execution of projects including the following areas of responsibilities:

• Apply the five main processes of project management

  1) I nitiate the project, including obtaining the necessary documentation from the client and holding the kick-off meeting; 2) Plan the project, including the development and the submission of a proposed project plan; 3) Execute the project, including the monitoring of progress and the communication of results to stakeholders; 4) Manage the project risks and changes, including the clarification steps with the client and the change proposal preparation; 5) Close the project, including post mortem preparations and lessons learned documentation;

• Apply efficient communication practices to ensure the stakeholders are informed of the development of the project and that the project team operates efficiently inside the organization;

• Effectively manage customer communications with regards to the project status, scope changes, costs and schedule;

• Represent L3Harris MAS during the integrated team reviews with the customer;

• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of project management best practices.

  Required Skills and Experiences:

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration or Engineering required.

• Hold Project Management Professional (PMP) accreditation from the Project Management Institute (PMI) required or Hold a Master Degree In Project Management.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management (any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered).

• Experience in the aerospace industry required.

• Experience in the Canadian Defence Industry and in a performance based contract environment are considered assets.

• Excellent communication skills in both French and English.

• Pro-active, demonstrates enthusiasm, initiative and a strong leadership, and demonstrates good planning, organizational, analytical, monitoring and decision making skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively balance priorities.

• Respond positively to pressure.

• Ability to communicate project related and technical details clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form.

• Ability to deal directly with internal and external customers.

• Autonomous, exercise good judgment, reliable.

  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);

• For on-site positions, our location not accessible by public transport, car/carpooling required.

  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.