Operations Project Manager

Job summary

The Operations Project Manager leads operational readiness reviews and coordinates across engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure project success. They are responsible for managing staffing forecasts, monitoring project performance metrics, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Job details

Job Title: Operations Project Manager Job Location: Montréal, QC Job Code: 38597 Job Schedule: Day Shift Compensation Range: Between $75,000 - $125,000 CDN annually Essential Functions: Operational Readiness & Planning Lead Operational Readiness Review (ORR) meetings to evaluate and validate the readiness of a project to enter the production phase. Evaluate supply chain needs and procurement schedules to ensure necessary components are available for the Assembly and Integration teams. Assess physical space and facility requirements for each project, ensuring test sites are properly housed and configured. Coordinate with Planning, Program Management, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve production readiness issues before they impact the master schedule. Financial & Resource Strategy Evaluate and provide staffing forecasts required to execute projects from an operational perspective. Provide expert input on manufacturing elements for cost proposals and participate in capital planning discussions to support new equipment installations or facility layout changes. Monitor and report project performance and metrics using Earned Value Management (EVM), Cost Account Manager (CAM), and Estimate at Completion (EAC) techniques. Proactively identify and execute cost savings opportunities on projects to improve operational margins. Project Coordination & Communication Manage time-sensitive project setup requirements and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Serve as the operational point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding project readiness. Provide timely updates on operational risks, procurement bottlenecks, and recovery plans to leadership. Qualifications: Degree or diploma in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in project management or operations within a complex manufacturing environment. Proficient in French and English. Preferred Additional Skills: Familiarity with high-variety, low-volume project-based manufacturing and Operational Readiness frameworks. Proven ability to manage and prioritize conflicting objectives in a matrixed team environment. Experience with Infor LN (ERP) or similar systems is considered a strong asset. Familiarity with Deltek Cobra is considered a strong 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

What you’ll do

The Operations Project Manager leads operational readiness reviews and coordinates across engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure project success. They are responsible for managing staffing forecasts, monitoring project performance metrics, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree or diploma in Operations Management, Business, or Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in a complex manufacturing environment. Applicants must also be eligible for Canadian government security clearances and Controlled Goods Program registration.

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Operations Management · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Coordination · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project Management
• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Operational Readiness
• Earned Value Management
• Cost Account Management
• Manufacturing
• Procurement
• Staffing Forecasting
• Risk Management
• Infor LN
• Deltek Cobra
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-functional Coordination
• Budgeting
• Communication
• Secret Clearance
• Planning
• Operations
• Prioritization
• Leadership
• Program Management
• Time Management
• Forecasting
• Supply Chain
• Project Coordination
• Infor Software
• Suspension (Vehicle)
• Capital Budgeting
• Project Performance
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Production Readiness
• Computer-Aided Manufacturing
• Controlled Goods Program (CGP)

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Logistics
• Security & Safety
• Operations Project Manager
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists

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