Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

L3HARRIS WESCAM Division

Waterdown, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Drives program execution in order 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 company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocating resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a broad, coordinated set of plans and programs to meet the goals and priorities of the company.
• Conducts project baselines and identifies project metrics.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to project team members and stakeholders (including customers) in a timely and clear fashion.
• Cultivate contacts with key vendors and the engineering community to obtain information about future vendor developments to try to influence developments in ways favorable to WESCAM and customers.
• Participate in outside professional activities to maintain knowledge on developments in the field.
• Continuously improve project management toolkits and methodologies used within PMO.
• Provide expertise and consulting to project managers in the process of project management and in the softer skills of team dynamics, team building and group motivation.
• Ensures assigned projects are delivered within scope, schedule, budget and quality levels are consistent with partner/customer expectations.
• Promotes project scope growth and negotiates scope changes with the customers. Manages project closure.
• Identify follow-on or related new project opportunities.
• Understand relationship between project and Company strategic objectives and maximize leveraging activities.
• Define and document project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents
• Draft and submit budget, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary
• Set and continually manage project expectations with customers, team members and other stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project/program dependencies and critical path including intra project dependencies.
• Plan and schedule program and project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Perform Risk Management and Mitigation in a pro-active fashion. Pro-actively manage Program risk reserves
• Review and approve all purchase orders, subcontracts as well as changes to the main contract documents.
• Perform lessons learned when required
• Accountable for maintaining the target Gross Margin
• Accountable for project scope, quality in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Accountable for project schedule.
• Accountable for revenue and cash
• Provide mentoring, coaching and direction setting to team members and other project managers.
• Ensure direct report training and development.
• Extensive amount of travel may be required to support proposal activity and project execution

Required Capabilities

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong project management skills including earn value management.
• Solid background in electromechanical systems, optics, aerospace products or similar technologies
• Ability to coordinate activities inter-company and with multiple departments such as Engineering, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, etc.
• Ability to coordinate activities of major subcontractors or partner organizations
• Knowledge of contract terms and conditions and sub contract management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong drive and resilience.
• Action and result oriented.
• Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels. Ability to influence people at all levels.
• A willingness to see things through to the end.
• A team player who is comfortable working with other professionals.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Being an inspirational leader who is able to demonstrate enthusiasm, passion.
• Willingness to take on project ownership and accountability.

Desired Education and Experiences

• Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across the function.
• Typically has mastery within a specific technical area or broad expertise across multiple related job areas.
• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience.
• Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• PMP certification desired

About L3Harris Technologies

In July 2019 – L3 Technologies and Harris Corp merged to become L3Harris Technologies, becoming an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.

Our customers perform on the world’s most challenging front lines. They trust us to keep them prepared for what’s next. We combine speed, innovation and flawless execution to give people confidence and security in the world ahead.

As we relentlessly pursue new ideas, we know that everything we bring to market must deliver, without fail, every time. The urgency of our quest is matched by our commitment to the people we serve. In a world of ever accelerating change, threat environments move fast. We move forward faster, delivering industry-leading value.

Organized into four segments – Integrated Mission Systems, Communications Systems, Space & Airborne Systems and Aviation Systems – L3Harris Technologies employs over 50,000 people worldwide in over 130 countries with annual revenues approximately $17 billion.

To learn more, visit https://www.l3harris.com/capabilities

Our work environment is both challenging and dynamic – our physical environment is state of the art. Here’s what you can expect by joining L3Harris WESCAM:

• Brand new, custom-built 330,000 sq ft Engineering and Production facility atop the Waterdown escarpment in Hamilton
  • Click HERE for directions to our new facility
• Close to hiking paths along the Bruce trail
• Every other Friday off (paid – with our rare 9/80 work schedule)
• 18000 sq ft subsidized Café including 12 mini- Café areas throughout the complex
• Free 10,000 sq ft on-site gym
• Free wellness programs
• Free fruit, bagels and coffee
• Remote /hybrid work options, hoteling stations providing flexibility and multiple work options
• Wellness rooms – first aid, prayer, mother’s room and quiet zones
• Work / Life balance
• Real opportunities for growth and development
• A diverse and inclusive working culture
• Everyone’s role at L3HARRIS WESCAM contributes to protecting people’s lives

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