Manager, Program Management

About your next challenge as Manager, Program Management:

The Manager, Program Management will be responsible for leading and managing a group of experienced project managers and oversee program management aspects of all related Power Simulation projects. You will provide guidance, coaching, and training to direct reports within the job area and manage PM teams in the development of execution plans, schedule & resource requirements, work breakdowns, team tasking, and tracking. You will gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas. Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes. You will also be responsible for assigned projects and processes within the job area.

What You Will Do:

• Ensures major projects and programs are managed across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality;
• Lead and manage a group of experienced project managers;
• Lead strategic projects; and provide support with bids and proposals;
• Provide guidance and make decisions on project issues raised by project managers;
• Liaise with technical departments to ensure the technical integrity of the projects;
• Review project terms and conditions, scope of work, and schedule;
• Evaluate project risk and develop mitigation plans, as required;
• Review all Power Control project expenditures, cash collections, and EAC forecasts; and review performance against milestone and budget;
• Lead or participate in program status reviews;
• Keep senior management fully informed on progress;
• Ensures compliance with internal program procedures and project control guidelines;
• Interfacing and managing relationships with Domestic and International customers;
• Management of suppliers/subcontractors and manufacturers of products for the projects to ensure technical, schedule, and budget compliance;
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, commerce, or management;
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience;
• Strong project management experience, knowledge, and expertise with Simulation for industrial applications will be an asset;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project or equivalent, and Microsoft Office;
• PMP certification is desirable.

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.

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.