Project Manager

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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: Project Manager

Job Location: Montréal, QC

Job Code: 41316

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation Range: Between $75,000 - $125,000 CDN annually

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and monitoring projects to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual, quality, and organizational requirements. The incumbent works closely with clients and internal stakeholders to support successful project execution while maintaining compliance with established project management methodologies and governance processes.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate project tasks, milestones, and deliverables to ensure smooth and effective project execution.
• Coordinate and oversee delivery across all support domains, including:Remote technical supportShipboard technical supportPreventive and corrective maintenance
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules, scope, and deliverables, identifying potential risks and delays.
• Monitor project performance using appropriate project management tools, techniques, and metrics.
• Escalate issues, risks, and concerns to management, and recommend corrective actions when required.
• Serve as a key liaison between clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure effective communication and alignment.
• Facilitate project meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and track action items to completion.
• Prepare and present project status reports for management and customers.
• Support the development and management of project budgets, ensuring expenditures remain aligned with approved funding.
• Track project expenditures and monitor budget performance to ensure cost control and financial compliance.
• Collaborate with functional managers to monitor labor hours and associated costs for ongoing projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, including cost-plus programs where applicable.
• Review and analyze labor and financial reports to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for improved efficiency.
• Estimate at Completion (EAC) management
• Support in the development of bid & proposal and contribution of content to a proposal package.
• Coordinate activities across internal teams, subcontractors, Field Service Engineers (FSEs), and external stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive project records, files, and documentation to support audits, reviews, and project closeout activities.
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies, quality standards, contractual obligations, and organizational policies.
• Support internal and external audits, management reviews, lessons learned sessions, and post-project evaluations.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance project processes, tools, and reporting practices.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project coordination or project management roles.
• Experience managing projects in a government, defense, aerospace, engineering, or technical environment is considered an asset.
• Experience with cost control, budgeting, and labor tracking is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to build effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and principles (PMI/PMP, Agile, or equivalent) is considered an asset.

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.