Talent Development Manager Jobs in Rochester, NY

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Job Title: Technical Manager – Software Engineering
Job Code: 40839
Job Location: Rochester, New York
Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every Other Friday Off!)
 
Job Description:  
The Technical Manager - Software Engineering leads and directs a team 15-25 software engineers of various levels of experience to develop complex engineering solutions. Must possess extensive knowledge of Software Engineering and associated principles of Software Development and Software 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. Contributes directly to program performance leveraging technical expertise and experience to software solution architecture, design, implementation, test, integration and sustainment. Leads root cause corrective action investigations, provides independent review team perspectives, participates in non-advocate reviews. 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 the Software technical strategy and establishes short-term operational plans with measurable contribution to function/area results. Meets functional requirements of staffing, training, talent development, engagement, retention and overall management of the department. Responsible for the technical execution, staffing, and oversight of all programs/projects assigned to the organizational unit. Acts as an advisor to subordinate staff members to meet schedules, resolve technical or operational problems.

Exerts influence in the development of overall objectives and short-term operational plans of the organization. Frequently 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 or pursuit/program engineering change proposal opportunities. Ability to enable teams to resolve issues across programs, drive innovative solutions, solve execution and technical challenges on time and within budget.

Essential Functions:  
•    Lead an embedded software team to meet customer requirements within allocated cost/scope/schedule commitments.
•    Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
•    Collaborate with other engineers to develop reliable solutions.
•    Observe Agile software development and engineering processes.
•    Provide software support for units under test to on-orbit assets.
•    Communicate with leadership on status, issues, milestones, and successes.
•    Strong technical skillset, able to contribute to requirements analysis, design, code and unit test, integration and test, and requirements sell-off.
•    These positions requires you to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
•    Experience leading/managing technical programs

Qualifications: 
•    Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience, including substantial embedded software background.. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
•    3 years of experience with 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.
•    5 years of experience with Software Development methodologies like Agile/Scrum, Agile/SAFe, Waterfall, and TDD
•    5 years of experience with DevOps and a proven track record leading teams to leverage CI/CD pipeline
•    8 years of experience leading Software Development through various phases (Design, Coding, Integration, Deployment, Sustainment)
•    Ability to acquire Secret Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills: 
•    Experience as a Lead SW Engineer or Subject Matter Expert on a product development effort
•    Minimum of 8 years of software development experience with OOD, UML, C/C++, Java, and Web Development
•    Experience developing or leading Enterprise Software Systems with high availability requirements
•    Experience with Cloud development and related technologies, like Containers and Cloud Services, and understanding of Cloud Service Models like IaaS, SaaS and PaaS
•    Experience with ground based command, control, and communications for space based systems.
•    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.
•    Knowledge of EVMS, prior experience with Control Account Management (CAM)
•    Certified SCRUM Master, Product Owner, Release Train Engineer or Coach

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York is $117,000 - $218,000.  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.

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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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