Senior Director, Engineering Mgt

Directs an engineering group responsible for all issues within the Division, including the design, development and implementation of exceptionally complex engineering programs in accordance with project budgets and release schedules. Anticipates future needs and initiates the development and implementation of new approaches to engineering design and development at the division/segment level with exceptional scope and significant customer impact. Develops and implements long-range plans and creates engineering or product specific strategies to reach goals and reviews engineering specifications. As part of senior business group leadership team, ensures that such programs, strategies, and processes address high value problems (HVP) for the division and across segment and is aligned with the organization's direction. Leads/interfaces with internal and external customers and suppliers on engineering issues/development involving the divisions to help shape future products. Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting engineering managers in the area of long-term program, strategy, and process design. Defines performance metrics and reports on the engineering functions' progress against division specific goals. Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions Guided by company strategy and business objectives, impacts results of segment/function Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices as well as the changing business environment Applies in-depth knowledge of own segment/function, business and commercial expertise to differentiate itself from the competition Leads a business unit, department or sub-function generally through multiple levels of managers of diverse activities; develops and executes business unit, department or sub-functional strategy to achieve key business objectives Influences and negotiates at the top executive levels, with great latitude on outcomes; presents and defends complicated or delicate issues