Project Lead

**About your next** Challenge** as a Project Lead (CP140)**:
Our current portfolio of programs includes a wide spectrum of In-Service-Support activities in support of Department of National Defence fleets and commercial customers. L3Harris MAS is looking to hire a Project Management Specialist as a key member of the Program Management team with the mandate to deliver In-Service Support 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 various projects within the negotiated contractual framework.

**What You Will Do**:
Reporting to the Program Manager, you will be responsible to prepare and manage deliverables, in keeping with internal business processes (Project Management methodology) applicable regulations, internal directives and procedures.

In close collaboration with the Project Financial Analyst and Program team members, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of projects.

1) Initiate 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.
- 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;
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in project management or project coordination (any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered);
- Experience in the aerospace industry or aircraft maintenance is an asset;
- Experience in the Canadian Defence Industry and in a performance based contract environment are considered assets;
- Understanding Earned Value Management is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills in both French and English;
- Demonstrates enthusiasm, initiative and leadership, planning, organizational, analytical, and decision making skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively balance priorities;
- Ability to communicate project related details clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form;
- Ability to deal directly with internal and external customers;
- Autonomous, exercise good judgment, reliable;
- Responds positively to pressure.

**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 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.