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L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead Program Manager Job Location: Montreal, QCJob Code: 33255Job Schedule: Day Shift Compensation Range: Between $100,500 - $150,500 CDN annually Essential Functions:

• Ensures major projects and programs are managed across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
• Lead strategic projects; and provide support with bids and proposal.
• Provide guidance and make decisions on project issues
• Ensures compliance with internal program procedures and project control guidelines.
• Interfacing and managing relationships and expectations with Domestic and International customers.
• Liaise with all stakeholders and departments to ensure technical, schedule and budget compliance;
• Management of suppliers/subcontractors and manufacturers of products for the projects
• Evaluate project risk and develop mitigation plans, as required;
• Review project expenditure, cash collection and EAC forecasts;
• Prepare and submit monthly progress reports and Lead and participate in Internal monthly project status reviews.
• Keep management fully informed on progress.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, commerce or management.
• 10+ years’ experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects .
• Familiarity with various standards pertaining to nuclear applications would be an asset.
• Familiarity with industrial I&C (Instrumentation & Control) systems, digital control platforms, and plant automation architectures would be an asset.
• Proven leadership managing full project lifecycle from requirements definition through design, integration, testing, commissioning, and turnover.
• Adept at planning and overseeing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), simulation/testing programs, and commissioning activities.
• Recognized for building strong, cross-functional relationships and driving collaborative problem solving across engineering, operations, and field services to deliver integrated solutions.
• Extensive experience managing vendor interfaces, engineering deliverables, and configuration baselines.
• Skilled in risk management, schedule development, earned-value tracking, and cost control for multimillion-dollar projects.
• Effective communicator able to translate project status, constraints, and decisions to technical teams, management, and external partners.
• Track record of establishing robust change-management processes and maintaining alignment with stakeholders.
• Proficient with project management methodologies and tools (PMBOK, Agile hybrid approaches, MS Project Share Point, collaborative PM platforms).
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills both in French and English.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance.

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

This job is for an existing vacancy

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. 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. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.