Digital Engineering and Transformation Director
Fort Wayne, IN - USA
Job Summary
Job Title: Digital Engineering and Transformation Director
Job Code: 40192
Job Location: Palm Bay FL; Colorado Springs CO; Fort Wayne IN; Northampton MA; Wilmington MA; Rochester NY; Greenville TX; Chantilly VA
Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)
Job Description:
Space and Missions Systems is seeking a resultsdriven Director of Digital Engineering and Transformation to lead execution of the segments digital roadmap. This leader will own the strategy implementation and ongoing optimization of the enterprise digital ecosystem with nearterm focus on PLM ERP and MES. The role oversees Digital Engineering a fully integrated modelbased approach that connects engineering manufacturing and sustainment through a unified ecosystem. It also incorporates key elements such as the digital thread digital twin and modelbased systems engineering. Partnering closely with Program Management IT Manufacturing Supply Chain and Finance this leader will drive endtoend transformation and deliver scalable integrated solutions. The ideal candidate has handson experience executing largescale digital transformation programs in aerospace and defense and has personally led PLM ERP or MES golive events within regulated ITARcontrolled environments.
Essential Functions:
Define and execute a multiyear digital transformation roadmap aligned to segment strategic objectives with measurable milestones and businesscasedriven prioritization
Establish the architecture for the integrated ecosystem including PLM ERP and MES that enables a true endtoend digital thread
Evaluate emerging technologies (digital twin modelbased systems engineering AI/MLdriven analytics) and build business cases for adoption
Lead largescale multiworkstream 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 enterprisewide adoption
Lead a highperforming 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 executivelevel briefings that inform strategic decisionmaking drive alignment across the enterprise and secure sponsorship for digital transformation initiatives
Qualifications:
Must Be Able to Obtain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Bachelors 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 handson experience leading digital transformation/modernization programs involving PLM ERP and/or MES platformsincluding full lifecycle planning execution golive and stabilization
5 years in a senior managerlevel or equivalent leadership role with responsibility for multimilliondollar program budgets and crossfunctional teams of 20
Delivery of large complex $100M atscale enterprise system integrations connecting disparate systems
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience supporting DoD & IC government customers
Experience utilizing virtualization technologies and backup solutions
Experience managing and growing in a dynamic fastpaced teamoriented 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
In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in California Massachusetts New Jersey Washington and the Greater D.C. area Denver or NYC areas is $184000-$341500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state Hawaii Illinois Maryland Minnesota New York state Cleveland Ohio Vermont and Virginia is $160000-$297000. 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 September 24 2026.
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About Company
At L3Harris, we anticipate and mitigate risk with agile end-to-end solutions that meet our customers' mission-critical needs across all domains.