Operations Project Manager

About the role

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. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

The Senior Specialist, Project Manager oversees all Operations efforts relating to contract execution, and is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring projects from beginning to end, according to strict deadlines and budgets. They act as the point-of-contact between elements of Manufacturing, Procurement, Test, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Program Management. They ensure cost and schedule conformance on assigned projects by coordinating the procurement, build, and test of complex electronic systems.

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT | Job Code: 44653

Responsibilities

• Interface and communicate with all levels of the organization
• Assist with the development of resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedules, including tie-ins with Engineering efforts and milestones
• Perform lead-time and critical path analysis on multi-level hardware builds
• Assess cost and schedule risks, and develop associated mitigations
• Monitor and report financial, schedule, and technical performance of assigned projects
• Identify and coordinate resources necessary for quick reaction, development efforts
• Work closely with Engineering to identify, mitigate, and execute long-lead material procurement

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability in financial or data analysis and monitoring is desired
• Demonstrated ability in business and/or technical writing, public speaking, and creating formal presentations is desired
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to analyze data using graphs and pivot tables
• Experience using schedule management tools such as Microsoft Project is preferred
• Experience with SAP or other ERP/MRP systems is preferred

Schedule

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