Specialist, IT Project Manager

Job Title: Specialist, IT Project Manager Job Location: (On Site) Melbourne, FL; 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. 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.

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 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.

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 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.

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

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.