Program Manager Specialist

L3Harris is committed to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are bound by a common commitment to their professional growth and the mission of our clients. L3Harris offers an inclusive and engaging environment designed to empower employees and encourage a balance between work and personal life. Our culture is built on the importance we place on our values, our dedication to our communities, and our commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the trusted disruptor in defense technology. Always keeping our clients' essential needs in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technological solutions spanning the domains of space, air, land, sea, and cyber, in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Program Manager Specialist

Job Location: Montreal, QC

Job Code: 40937

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Salary Range: Between $75,000 - $125,000 CAD per year

Your Daily Responsibilities

• Manage major projects and programs within the company's various services, including finance, engineering, procurement, production, and quality.
• Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) to effectively plan, monitor, and control project performance, including tracking cost and schedule variances against established baselines.
• Demonstrated experience in document configuration management and Windchill or equivalent platform.
• Lead strategic projects and provide support for RFPs and proposals.
• Provide advice and make decisions regarding project-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with program internal procedures and project control directives.
• Ensure interface and manage relationships and expectations of national and international clients.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders and departments to ensure technical compliance, adherence to schedules, and budgets.
• Manage suppliers/subcontractors and product manufacturers for projects.
• Assess project risks and develop mitigation plans, if necessary.
• Review project expenses, receipts, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress reports and lead and participate in internal monthly project status reviews.
• Keep leadership fully informed of progress made.
• Availability for business travel up to 10% of the time.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or management.
• 5 to 7 years of professional experience.
• PMP certification would be an asset.
• Knowledge of the industry, generally acquired through a combination of training and experience. Practical knowledge of project management is essential.
• Familiarity with naval systems would be an asset.
• Experience in coordinating project activities between engineering, procurement, and construction teams to support design, test, and implementation phases.
• Strong skills in developing and tracking project schedules, risk management, and cost tracking, using proven project management tools and processes.
• Active participation in preparing project plans, technical documentation, change requests, and progress reports for internal stakeholders and clients.
• Proven ability to manage supplier deliverables, track key execution steps, and support factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and commissioning activities.
• Organized and structured approach, with the ability to manage time effectively and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling the transmission of project status, constraints, and decisions to technical teams, management, and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and complete tasks.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (MS Project, SharePoint, collaborative project management platforms).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, both in French and English. Proficiency in English, in addition to French, is required to meet contractual requirements.

Admissibility Criteria (Mandatory)

• Be admissible to the Controlled Goods Program registration;
• Be admissible to obtain and maintain the Canadian government's Reliability and Security Clearance Level II / NATO Secret ratings;

L3Harris is proud to be an employment equity-focused employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. Any person applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disabilities, citizenship status, or conviction for an offense for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which an order for suspension of the record has been made, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights laws.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as well as background checks, in accordance with applicable laws. These results are only accessible and reviewed by L3Harris personnel who have a direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to appear for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to submit to such a test, or if your test is positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be terminated or your job offer may be rescinded, at L3Harris' sole discretion.

*This posting is for an existing vacant position* L3Harris conducts pre-employment background checks, as all candidates must be authorized to register for the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security clearance. Some positions may require a Canadian government "reliability" rating and/or a Level 2 (secret) security clearance. Additionally, L3Harris conducts pre-employment drug testing, as needed.

At L3Harris, we promote an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free of illegal discrimination. For candidates with disabilities, we will provide reasonable accommodations so that you have what you need to do your best.