Senior Program Planning & Control Specialist

Essential Responsibilities

• Support Program Manager(s) with regularly updated schedules and Integrated Program Plans
• Interface with program cross functional team members to update schedules and plans to reflect current status
• Provide regular tier 1, 2, and 3 schedule updates and schedule adherence metrics for use in regular reports, presentations and planning reviews. This includes but is not limited to determining the primary, secondary, and tertiary Critical Paths for any open schedules, providing explanations for any significant changes, and providing projections based off of real time data.
• Interface with Program Finance to provide, consolidate and integrate manpower loading data into ETC tool for EAC analysis
• Participate in Bids and Proposal Activities to prepare initial integrated program plans and schedules as well as Change of Scope Proposal for program re-baselining.
• Facilitate schedule analysis and risk mitigation with program team members through weekly meetings, minimize adverse impacts and maximize opportunities to increase schedule certainty
• Analyze and report on the impact to schedules associated with potential projects and execution scope changes
• Collect schedule inputs from functional leads and provide summary reports to Program Manager(s).

Qualifications

• Engineering product development and management process experience and/or technical background is an asset.
• University graduation in the technical/engineering field is desired with a minimum of 8 years of planning and scheduling experience. Additional course work or degree with Business Administration is a plus
• Considerable knowledge and experience of planning, EVM and Scheduling methods and procedures

Preferred Additional Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively balance priorities
• Ability to deal directly with internal and external customers
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools with emphasis on Word, Excel and MS Project is a must
• Knowledge of schedule analysis techniques and ability to establish and interpret metrics
• Knowledge of Earned value techniques, work breakdown structures, and integrated scheduling
• Self-starter, sound reasoning ability and detail oriented
• Strong teamwork in a diverse environment, problem-solving skills, good organization and communication skills

Life at L3HARRIS WESCAM

A subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies – WESCAM develops the most advanced optical systems for global defense and military sectors, Homeland Security, Search and Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies worldwide. From long- range covert surveillance and targeting missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, allow our customers to see first and act first.

Engineered with advanced EO/IR technology and over 40 years of superior gyro-stabilization experience, WESCAM’s MX™-Series has been proven in-theater, and controlled the battle space from every altitude. With thousands of systems fielded worldwide, L3 Harris WESCAM’s systems can be found on over 200 different types of platforms, including fixed-wing, rotary-wing, UAV and aerostat airborne platforms, numerous surface vehicles and marine-based platforms.

L3Harris WESCAM is proud to have been named a 2020 Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara as well as one of Canada’s best Employers for Recent Graduates. Find out more at: https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-l3-wescam

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

• Every other Friday off (paid – with our rare 9/80 work schedule)
• Free on-site gym
• Free wellness programs
• Free fruit, bagels and coffee
• Subsidized cafeterias
• Beach Volleyball courts
• 26 acres of forested land with hiking and biking trails in the heart of Burlington
• Sports and extra-curricular teams and activities
• Employee events such as Rib Fest and Golf Tournament
• Work/Life balance that is supported
• Real opportunities for growth and development
• A diverse and inclusive working culture
• Everyone’s role at L3HARRIS WESCAM contributes to saving people’s lives

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that diversity among our employees makes us a stronger organization.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our L3Harris WESCAM family, and our community by welcoming and encouraging applications from anyone interested without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran’s status, Aboriginal status or any other legally-protected groups. For people with disabilities, we work with you throughout the recruitment process to ensure you have what you need in order to be at your best. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment/interview process, or as you begin your career with us just let us know and we will take care of you.

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.