Digital Engineering and Transformation Director

About the role

L3Harris is seeking a Director of Digital Engineering and Transformation to lead the execution of the segment's digital roadmap. The role focuses on defining and executing a multi-year digital transformation roadmap, establishing the architecture for the integrated ecosystem, and driving end-to-end transformation.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year digital transformation roadmap aligned to segment strategic objectives with measurable milestones and business-case-driven prioritization
• Evaluate emerging technologies (digital twin, model-based systems engineering, AI/ML-driven analytics) and build business cases for adoption
• Lead large-scale, multi-workstream transformation programs from requirements through design, build, test, deployment, hypercare, and transition to operational support
• Own technical integrity and risk management across concurrent implementations and integration efforts
• Ensure timely delivery of system integrations, data migrations, and validation/verification activities with full traceability
• Partner with Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and IT leadership to align digital solutions to operational needs and drive enterprise-wide adoption
• Lead executive-level briefings that inform strategic decision-making, drive alignment across the enterprise, and secure sponsorship for digital transformation initiatives

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience; Or, Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 19 years of prior related experience
• 15+ years of progressive experience in engineering, digital transformation, or enterprise systems delivery within aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industries
• 10+ years of direct, hands-on experience leading digital transformation/modernization programs involving PLM, ERP, and/or MES platforms—including full lifecycle planning, execution, go-live, and stabilization
• 5+ years in a senior manager-level or equivalent leadership role with responsibility for multi-million-dollar program budgets and cross-functional teams of 20+

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience supporting DoD & IC government customers
• Experience utilizing virtualization technologies and backup solutions
• Experience managing and growing in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Experience with at least two of the following platforms: PTC Windchill, SAP S/4HANA, iBaseT Solumina, or comparable systems
• Deep understanding of defense industry compliance frameworks: ITAR, DFARS, CMMC, AS9100, configuration management, and engineering change board processes