Senior Specialist, 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.

About the role

The Senior Specialist Project Management position is instrumental in overseeing and executing program management activities within the organization. This role demands a proactive problem-solver who can independently navigate complex tasks with minimal oversight and drive team success through leadership and adaptability in the face of challenges and change. This role will support Program and Portfolio Managers with production programs and manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Directs all phases of assigned projects from inception through completion
• Drives project execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs
• Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of assigned projects and/or work packages
• Establishes project milestones and monitors adherence to processes, schedules, identifies project risks and manages risk mitigation or solutions
• Directs the work of employees assigned to the project and lobbies for correct resource allocations as more or less are required, depending on the project phase
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to manage cost and schedule performance and resolve technical issues
• Engage with internal stakeholders, external customers, and leadership to foster effective collaboration
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to interact effectively at all organizational levels
• Able to perform tasks independently with minimal direction using continuous problem-solving techniques and be able to lead through, overcome, and adapt to obstacles and challenges
• May perform other assigned duties

Must be a US Citizen.

Qualifications

• Requires comprehensive level knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years or related industry experience
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of project management, industrial engineering, manufacturing, or related industry experience
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of project management, industrial engineering, manufacturing, or related industry experience

Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Fluent with Costpoint ERP/MRP
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) / Cost and Schedule experience
• Cost Account Management (CAM) experience
• Risk/Issue/Opportunities (RIO) experience
• Microsoft Project (scheduling), Microsoft Excel (pivot tables), and Microsoft PowerPoint experience

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $88,000–164,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Schedule

1st Shift 9/80