Digital Engineering and Transformation Director

About the role

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

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 a high-performing team of engineers, architects, and functional leads as well as mentor emerging talent
• Manage multiple vendor and systems integrator relationships, ensuring alignment to project milestones, deliverables, and contractual obligations
• Lead executive-level briefings that inform strategic decision-making, drive alignment across the enterprise, and secure sponsorship for digital transformation initiatives

Requirements

• 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+
• Delivery of large, complex, $100M+ at-scale enterprise system integrations connecting disparate systems

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

Pay

The salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $184,000-$341,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia is $160,000-$297,000. 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.

Schedule

9/80 (Every other Friday off)