Job Title: Manager, Engineering Operations & Data

Job ID: 18600

Job Location: Waco, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Manager of the Engineering Operations and Data Department is made up of Technical Publications including two (2) Managers and approximately nineteen (19) technical writers, Configuration Management/Data Management including one (1) Manager and approximatley eight (8) CM/DM personnel, Engineering Data Services made up of three (3) personnel, and Technical Training for a total of approximatley thirty (30) personnel. The Manager of Engineering Operations and Data, provides strategic guidance for the department, ensures accomplishment of objectives, and mentors/leads the team to overall success. The Manager of Engineering Data reports to the Engineering Director.

Department functions include:

• Lead a multi-disciplined team comprising:

• Engineering Operations

• Technical Writing and Technical Training

• Configuration Management, Data management, and Engineering Data Services.

• Manage team staffing

• Recruit diverse and effective team members.

• Manage and oversee supply and demand planning

• Manage department procedures and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Conduct root cause and corrective actions as needed when process failures or adverse outcomes arise.

• Prepare, review, and approve bids and proposals for potential new contracts.

• Manage manpower cost and schedule for labor as control account manager (CAM).

• Partner with program IPTs to ensure success of programs with Engineering Data content.

• Support team career development.

• Manage team and individual performance.

  Engineering Operations Functions include:

• Coordination of regular department, division, sector, and segment engineering and business reviews.

• Lead engineering department key performance indicators/metrics, best practices, and continuous improvement (e3 program).

• Coordinate regular updates of policies and procedures and training requirements.

• Manage capital projects and overhead expense budgeting for engineering department.

• Partner with IT on sustainment of (development of new) engineering IT tools.

• Lead SIOP (staffing) process for the engineering department.

• Coordinate internal research and development (IRAD).

• Lead special projects.

• Coordinate data calls and actions across engineering department as needs arise.

  Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement strategies and roadmaps for Engineering Data projects.

• Align engineering data objectives with business goals and ensure effective communication of strategies across the business areas.

• Actively participate in strategic and business aspects of the MMG Engineering Division.

• Provide top-level support for proposal generation, Earned Value Management, estimates-to-complete, high-level customer interface, strategic planning, product and technology roadmaps.

  Technical Oversight:

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for all Engineering Data projects, ensuring adherence to best practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Review and approve engineering data proposals and solutions to ensure technical feasibility and compliance.

  Program Technical Leadership:

• Lead and manage engineering data projects from conception through execution, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meeting all technical requirements.

• Coordinate with program managers and other stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and deliverables for Engineering Data.

  Team Management:

• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages continuous improvement and technical excellence through use of metrics

  Customer Engagement:

• Address customer requirements, provide technical solutions, and ensure customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving.

• Effectively communicate with internal & external customers and manage expectations.

• Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure all engineering data activities comply with relevant aviation regulations, industry standards, and internal policies and procedures.

• Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with Engineering Data projects and processes.

• Innovation and Improvement:

• Continuously assess and improve engineering data processes and methodologies.

• Budget and Resource Management:

• Develop and manage budgets for Engineering Data projects, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost control.

• Monitor project expenditures and adjust plans as necessary to stay within budget.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience.

• Strong People Leader, familiar with Technical Publication/Manual development and tools, familiar with MS Power Bi tool.\

• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

• Must have the Ability to Obtain a DoD Security Clearance

  Preferred:

• Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.

• Proficient in PowerBI report and dashboard design.

• Proficient in Atlassian Jira.

• Expert with Product Lifecycle Management tools (i.e. Teamcenter)

• Expert in EVMS

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.