LEAD, PROJECT ENGINEERING - IRAD - L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Plymouth Meeting
Posted on: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: Lead, Project Engineering - IRADJob Code: 17683Job Location: Anaheim, CA - Philadelphia, PA - Camden, NJ - Palm Bay, FL - Northampton, MA - Herndon, VASchedule: 9/80 Job Description: The Project Engineer, Maritime IRAD Portfolio Manager is responsible for managing the engineering Internal Research and Development (IR&D) portfolio with best practice processes and tools. They will assist our divisions in meeting long-term product development goals that enable profitable growth. S/he provides strategic technical leadership of the IR&D portfolio, establishes and directs a monthly cadence of review to ensure objectives, tracks milestones and manages program dependencies. S/he will also coordinate with the Maritime Sector Strategy lead and division Chief Engineers in the business to develop and update mission and product roadmaps. The successful candidate is an experienced technical and business professional who is able to focus simultaneously on near- and long-term strategic objectives. The Engineering Maritime IRAD Portfolio Manager must be able to interact with Sector peers, Segment and Corporate technical leaders. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES Develops and supports a culture of continuous improvement and best practices within the Engineering organization focusing on effective planning, metrics-based Earned Value (EV) execution and optimization of engineering processes, systems, and resources. Promotes Innovative methodologies and methods to solve tough business issues in an agile manner Works with the Sector leadership and division chief engineers to co-develop the organization's technical roadmaps and technology strategy.Works with the Engineering Leadership Team to review each IRAD projects, execution plans (Technical, Cost and Schedule) and milestonesCoordinates forecast with Maritime Sector finance team and provides monthly updated forecast.Maintains a climate that fosters a high level of employee motivation, performance, and commitment. Experience with control account management and Earned Value (EV) management Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering and minimum 9-years applicable experience in a product development role, OR A Master's degree in Engineering with a minimum of 7-years of experience,Or In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.Active US DoD Secret Level Security Clearance9 years of applicable experience in a product development role; DoD experience a mustExperience leading engineering integrated product teams Must be able to travel up to 20% COMPETENCIES: Leadership - exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others. Accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.Analytical - synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.Problem Solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyses information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.Communication - expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods. Innovation - displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas.Change Management - develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance' prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.Teamwork - exhibits objectivity and openness to others; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of organization above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.Strategic Thinking - develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths and weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; adapts strategy to changing conditions. SCOPE AND INFLUENCE Knowledge - Advanced technical understanding in core product and technology areas. Understanding of how DoD business is conducted. Problem Solving - Uses data, engineering principles and formal root cause analysis tools to assess and solve technical problems. Discretion/Latitude - Provided goals and objectives and requires little oversight for execution. Impact - Responsible for the technical success of the organization. Contacts - Contacts are with internal teams, Sector and Segment leadership and internal and external customers. Travel Requirements - Position requires travel up to 20% In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $122,500 - $227,500 for the Anaheim, CA location. 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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