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Job Title: Sr. Manager, Software Engineering Manager

Job Code: 10774

Job Location : Colorado Springs, CO

Job Description :

The Senior Engineering Manager, Software Engineering, leads and directs experienced professionals and lower level supervisors of a group of software engineers, developing complex engineering solutions. Must possess extensive knowledge of Software Engineering and associated principles of software development and/or test. Provides technical guidance and leadership to subordinate engineers. Maintains proper staffing levels and expertise to meet business objectives. Develops and conducts programs in accordance with company's policies, priorities and budget constraints. Manages and/or develops budgets for assigned function or department, including operating requirements, training, equipment and material purchases. Provides technical oversight and assistance to other departments as required.

Makes significant improvements in processes, systems, or products. Manages the implementation of strategy and establishes short-term operational plans with measurable contribution to function/area results. Accomplishes results through subordinate supervisors or exempt specialist employees. Subject to approval, modifies the organizational structure of centralized functions and units. Meets functional requirements of staffing, training, talent development, engagement, retention and overall management of the department. Responsible for all projects assigned to the organizational unit. Acts as an advisor to subordinate supervisors or staff members to meet schedules or resolve technical or operational problems.

Exerts influence in the development of overall objectives and short-term operational plans of the organization. Frequent contacts with equivalent level managers, customer representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, contractual clarifications, and talent development. Works to influence others to accept job function’s views or practices and agree/accept new concepts, practices, and approaches. Requires ability to communicate with executive leadership regarding matters of significant importance to the organization.

Works with Business Development, Program Management, and Business Leadership to provide input for Strategic Planning, Research and Development Planning, and Inter-Corporation Resource Sharing. Stays abreast of state-of-the-art technology; identifies disruptive or emerging technology trends for inclusion in Internal Research and Development (IRAD) or pursuit/program engineering change proposal opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and a minimum of 12 years of experience leading/managing technical programs, OR, 10 years with a master’s degree. In lieu of degree, 16 years of software engineering in leadership roles.

• Management and leadership background with experience leading full software lifecycle development, including: executing performance appraisals, managing staffing allocation, software process leadership (CMMI), and career development.

• Experience with Waterfall, Agile, TDD, and Model Based development

• Experience with DevOps and a proven track record building a CI/CD pipeline

• Top Secret or TS/SCI Clearance

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to deliver and sustain measurable results

• Experience as a SW lead on a program

• 8+ years of experience in software development (knowledge of Java, C/C++, React, or TypeScript is a plus)

• Self-starter; problem solver; customer focused

• Ability to clearly and succinctly convey information and ideas, including strong executive communication and presentation skills

• High expectations for continuous improvement and sustained excellence for self and team members – Lean Six Sigma, data-based decision making, SW performance metrics.

• Control Account Management (CAM) experience

• Certified SCRUM Master, Product Owner, or Coach

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role in Colorado is $122,000 - $226,000. 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. 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

The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close May 30, 2024.

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.