Title:  Specialist, Program Management Business Analyst

Program Management Business Analyst 

Job Code: 40502

L3HARRIS WESCAM Division

Waterdown, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

Provides business analytics and reporting to functional areas or projects/programs. Identifies and develops metrics by working with users and stakeholders to understand data visualization and reporting requirements. Translates business results into meaningful metrics and recommendations aimed at improving performance. Analyzes business processes and problems to formulate and develop recommendations to meet customer and/or internal project requirements. May be responsible for performing financial and business performance analysis. Defines configuration specifications and business analysis requirements. May partner with leaders to assess needs and define requirements.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Work with the Director of Programs to ensure that the activities of the PMO support the PMO and organization’s strategic plan
• Actively participate in process project selection activities with Director of Programs
• Manage short-term initiatives and long-term projects, with an emphasis on productivity improvement activities and organizational problem solving
• Develop new processes, both within the PMO and in partnership with other business units, including Engineering, Operations, Sales, Customer Service and Finance
• Represent the PMO on cross-functional system teams and initiatives
• Monitor project status and potential deviations from plans; report these to PMO staff and management
• Conduct analysis related to the effectiveness and performance of the PMO as a business unit
• Work with management to develop the strategic direction of the PMO and the organization as a whole
• Provide guidance and support to business units in the execution of new and existing processes
• Develop and deliver training on new and improved systems
• Liaise with Information Technology to ensure support for existing PMO information systems
• Work to integrate PMO information systems with existing departmental and company data sources
• Lead in the development and maintenance of documentation to support the PMO business systems processes

Required Capabilities 

• Proven ability to apply Project Management tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a particular emphasis on project stakeholder management
• Talented at developing solid working relationships with staff across all business units and collaborating with diverse personality types
• Effectively applies the resources at his or her disposal to ensure project success
• Ability to negotiate requirement priorities between stakeholders, facilitate agreement, resolve conflict and communicate all of these across the project.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Project, Visio, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Power BI and Report Builder
• Adept in ERP (ERPLN) and Configuration Management (Teamcenter) software is an asset
• Hands-on expertise with relational databases (primarily Microsoft SQL), and data warehouse methodologies/practices
• Proven experience and ability to develop complex SQL queries
• Proficient in program management processes
• Team player attitude with a high sense of urgency to respond to time-sensitive issues
• Accomplished at balancing multiple competing priorities and working effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and data-analysis skills
• Inclination to challenge current models and provide recommendations for improvement with supporting data
• Possesses a continuous improvement mindset

Desired Education and Experiences

• Requires proficient knowledge of job area.
• May have practical knowledge of project management.
• 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.

Our work environment is both challenging and dynamic – our physical environment is state of the art.

Here’s what you can expect by joining L3Harris WESCAM:

• Brand new, custom-built 330,000 sq ft Engineering and Production facility atop the Waterdown escarpment in Hamilton
• Close to hiking paths along the Bruce trail
• Every other Friday off (paid – with our rare 9/80 work schedule)
• 18000 sq ft subsidized Café including 12 mini- Café areas throughout the complex
• Free 10,000 sq ft  on-site gym
• Free wellness programs
• Free fruit, bagels and coffee
• Wellness rooms – first aid, prayer, mother’s room and quiet zones
• Work / Life balance
• Real opportunities for growth and development
• A diverse and inclusive working culture
• Everyone’s role at L3HARRIS WESCAM contributes to protecting people’s lives

*This posting is for a current vacancy.  In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $75,000 - $125,000 

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