Project Manager; CC

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Harris 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. L3

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Harris 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.

Our current portfolio of programs includes a wide spectrum of In‑Service‑Support activities in support of Department of National Defence fleets. L3

Harris 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 works collaboratively with the customer as an Integrated Project team to achieve the outcome of the program within a performance based contract framework.

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 lead the IPT (Integrated Project Team) in the planning and execution of projects including the following areas of responsibilities:

• Apply the five main processes of project management: initiate the project, including obtaining the necessary documentation from the client and holding the kick‑off meeting;
• Plan the project, including the development and the submission of a proposed project plan;
• Execute the project, including the monitoring of progress and the communication of results to stakeholders;
• Manage the project risks and changes, including the clarification steps with the client and the change proposal preparation;
• 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 L3
  
  Harris MAS during the integrated team reviews with the customer;
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of project management best practices.

• 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…