Associate, IT Project Management

L3Harris 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. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech, delivering end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About the role

As the IT Project Management intern, you will plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and budgets in a matrix environment. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. You will define the project's tasks and oversee quality control throughout the project life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop full-scale project plans, timelines, and associated communications documents to effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Direct and manage project development from initiating to closing through management of scope, time, cost, quality, resources, communications, risks, changes, and issues.
• Develop and deliver status reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Initiate and oversee all aspects of vendor management, including the development of the Statement of Work and all aspects of communications and delivery.
• Help facilitate the Portfolio Management process by working with management and business to understand project priority, resourcing, and planning.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and encourage project team members and contractors, influencing them to take proactive action and accountability for their assigned work.

This is an on-site role located in Melbourne, FL.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field, or have completed your Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months.

Skills

• Certifications in Project Management (PMP) strongly preferred.
• Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project and/or Project Online.
• Experience in testing processes, including use-case creation and tracking results.
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.

Schedule

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.