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Specialist, IT Project Manager

Melbourne, Florida; Rochester, New York; Salt Lake City, Utah; Greenville, Texas; Waco, Texas; Rockwall, Texas
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

As the IT Project Manager, you will be expected to have the leadership and project management skills required to lead medium to large scale infrastructure, applications, and security projects consisting of IT and functional business area resources located around the world.  Ability to direct, inspire, and guide teams to successful execution.  Lead with courage, confidence, passion, and commitment. Exhibit Entrepreneurial leadership skills. You will also be expected to understand and apply advanced processes and methods used with an IT organization to support the project management methodology lifecycle.

As the IT Project Manager your role is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and budgets in a matrix environment. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. You will also define the project's tasks and oversee quality control throughout the project life cycle.

Essential Functions:

  • Develop full-scale project plans, timelines and associated communications documents to effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
  • Direct and manage project development from initiating to closing through management of scope, time, cost, quality, resources, communications, risks, changes, and issues
  • Develop and deliver status reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
  • Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
  • Initiate and oversee all aspects of vendor management including the development of the Statement of Work and all aspects of communications and delivery
  • Help facilitate Portfolio Management process working with management and business to understand project priority, resourcing, and planning
  • Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
  • Coach, mentor, motivate and encourage project team members and contractors and influence them to take proactive action and accountability for their assigned work.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum of 4 years of direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of project management and execution.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Familiarity with PMI’s Project Management Methodology, Software Development Lifecycle, and Agile/Scrum Framework.
  • Certifications in Project Management strongly desired (PMP) strongly preferred
  • Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project and/or Project Online.
  • Experience with cloud services and cloud security (e.g., Microsoft Azure)
  • PM experience in testing processes to include use-case creation and tracking results
  • Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
  • Build, develop, and foster any business relationships vital to the success of the project
  • Develop best practices, tools, and templates for project execution and management

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in NYC areas is $68,000- $126,000. The salary range for this role in New York state is $77,500- $144,500.This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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