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L3Harris Senior Specialist, Project Management in Tempe, Arizona
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Project Management
Job Code: 17205
Job Location: Tempe, AZ
Job Schedule: 1st shift- 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris Technologies is seeking a capable Project Manager to join our program management team to deliver mission critical solutions for a variety of customers at our Tempe, AZ location. This position directs all phases of projects from inception through completion. This Project Manager will drive project execution to achieve key business and financial objectives and are responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance. This role will coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications. The Project Manager will direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.
Essential Functions:
Manage scope to ensure continued alignment with contract requirements and budgets
Identify risks and develop and implement corrective action when necessary to initiate program changes
Work as the project lead responsible for cost and schedule leading a multi-disciplined team
Through communication and leadership skills, establish a common understanding among team members on technical approach, scope, schedule, risk, and financial objectives
Control expenditures within the limitations of the project budget and regularly reports on project budget to actual performance
Create and maintain detailed project plans and action item lists
Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to oversee cost/schedule execution of the task and resolution of technical issues as they arise
Communicate with new and existing customers on expectations and delivery requirements
Interface with government agencies on project funding for new developments
Manage schedule and delivery of contract deliverables
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Analytical, project management, and organizational skills with attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to promote collaboration among the program team
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.