Project Lead

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Job Title: Specialist, Project Management (Project Lead)
Job Location: Mirabel, QC
Job Schedule: Day Shift
About your next challenge as Specialist, Project Management (Project Lead):
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 exciting 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:
You will be responsible to lead project teams, prepare and manage deliverables in keeping with internal directives, procedures and applicable regulations.

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

• 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 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;
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English;
• Pro-active, demonstrates enthusiasm, initiative and a strong leadership, planning, organizational, analytical, and decision making skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively balance priorities;
• Responds positively to pressure.
• 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.

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).

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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.