Job Title: Senior Specialist, Project Management

Job Code: 17205

Job Location: Tempe, AZ

Job Schedule: 1^st 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