Lead, Program Management 1
Lead and manage major strategic projects across functional groups including finance, engineering, and manufacturing. Ensure compliance with project control guidelines while managing relationships with domestic and international customers.
- On-site
- Montréal, QC
- Posted Aug 1, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Job Title: Lead Program Manager Job Location: Montreal, QC Job Code: 40590 Job 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 SharePoint, 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
What you’ll do
Lead and manage major strategic projects across functional groups including finance, engineering, and manufacturing. Ensure compliance with project control guidelines while managing relationships with domestic and international customers.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, commerce, or management with over 10 years of experience leading complex multi-disciplinary projects. Must be eligible for Controlled Goods Program registration and Canadian government security clearances.
Other relevant skills
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- Program Management
- Strategic Project Leadership
- Risk Management
- Budget Compliance
- Vendor Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Change Management
- Earned Value Tracking
- Cost Control
- Project Lifecycle Management
- FAT/SAT Oversight
- Cross-functional Leadership
Job areas
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 10+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
