Job Title: Managing Director
Job Location: Bristol, UK
Job ID: 20117
About this opportunity and L3Harris UK: From 11 UK sites, our team of nearly 1,000 people delivers unique capabilities across space, air, land, sea and cyber for military, security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide. This role is instrumental to the successful leadership and growth of a UK based business unit, responsible for a £80M / 400 person UK Limited company. The role encompasses full P&L responsibility, along with the strategic direction and leadership for an organisation that encompasses the full end to end lifecycle of; winning business, project / programme management and delivery, product development and operational excellence. The role operates within both an international leadership team as well as a US-based matrix organisation, and therefore the ability to work positively and constructively in a matrix environment, with exceptional influence, cultural leadership and stakeholder management is an essential requirement of this role.
What the role will involve:
1. Be an integral and influential member of an International Defence Executive team
2. Provide day-to-day leadership of a UK based business, in accordance with corporate processes, within a large US matrix organisation
3. Management of a multi-country, multi-cultural customer base
4. Ensure the business meets its customer delivery commitments, and maintains a competitive and respected position in the marketplace
5. Define and deliver a 3-year vision and strategy for the business along with the appropriate annual objectives, operating plan and investment cases
6. Prepare the Company's annual operating plan, with responsibility to deliver and beat the plan
7. Ensures the Quality Management System (QMS) and Company's records are suitably maintained and adhered to
8. Lead the development and implementation business strategies aligned to our customer and business mission(s) and corporate demands
9. Set annual staff goals, objectives aligned to the overall company growth plans
10. Increase our market position and share in all our domestic and international regions
11. Be the Executive Champion for key and strategic pursuits within the business, as required
12. Establish trusted relationships with senior / executive customers and industrial stakeholders
13. Provide credible thought-leadership within the company and across wider industry
14. Lead and inspire the leadership team and all employees through all aspects of change, challenge and opportunities, providing the vision and drive for the business strategy
15. Build a diverse and effective leadership team by providing guidance, coaching and motivation
16. Provide a safe & respectful environment for employees and to operate in accordance with company values and high standards of business ethics, applicable laws and codes of practice.
17. Operate in accordance with company policies and procedures and ensures compliance with all contractual and legal obligations
What you'll bring:
1. Post-graduate Business Degree Level Education or equivalent experience in related business discipline for the management of a business in the Government, Defence and Commercial sectors.
2. Proven experience and track record of delivering growth in the UK and International Defence Market
3. In depth knowledge and experience of corporate governance and managerial best practices
4. Ability to demonstrate people centric leadership, delivering targets through the growth of the business unit team and staff
5. An analytical mind capable of entrepreneurial thinking to solve internal and customer problems
6. Demonstrable organisation and leadership skills that demonstrate openness to change
7. Excellent communication (oral and written) and public speaking skills
8. Strong, effective leadership, mentoring and conflict resolution skills
9. High level of emotional intelligence
10. Highest ethical standards, integrity and conduct
11. Strong communication skills to convey concepts to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
12. Outstanding program management skills with the ability to manage multiple, complex activities and achieve tight deadlines
13. Excellent interpersonal skills to achieve effective partnerships and relationships in a multi-discipline environment
14. Displays a high level of respect, diplomacy and tact when dealing with stakeholders
15. A self-starter committed to delivery and personal development of self and team
16. Emotionally resilient, highly flexible and a naturally inquisitive individual
Important to know: Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks. As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join L3Harris.
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