Recognized as an external thought leader within a strategic function or discipline. Influences the strategy to address internal or external business and regulatory issues. Proactively identifies and solves the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business. May participate in the development of the product or business strategy. Leads multidisciplinary projects or initiatives. Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of individual capabilities and business requirements.

Technical program design expert providing oversight from conception and planning to implementation, including strategies, processes and resources. Ensures objectives are clearly defined and agreed to across the division in accordance with program budgets and release schedules.
Responsible for managing long range schedule and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklist and project scheduling software.
Drives allocated resources from other organizations to achieve on-time and within budget performance objectives for the project. Initiates and manages capital allocation requests, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders.
Works with senior business group management team to ensure that such programs, strategies, and processes are aligned with the business unit’s direction.
Leads multifunctional design teams comprised of internal, external and/or matrixed headcount to complete project/program. Provides technical leadership to team members to achieve complex goals.
Interfaces and coordinates with business unit senior management to define program objectives, provide status updates and prepare for release and deployment.
Applies engineering and business process expertise to program stakeholders within the business unit to solve complex programs/issues.
Contributes and participates in technical review boards for assigned programs.
Functional Knowledge
Recognized as “guru” or external expert in a function
Demonstrates broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and/or technologies within own field
Business Expertise
Influences internal/external business and/or regulatory issues that have an impact on the business
Leadership
Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives; provides thought leadership
Problem Solving
Proactively identifies and solves the most complex problems; uses ground-breaking methods to think beyond existing solutions
Impact
Impacts business direction through the development of innovative services or products
Interpersonal Skills
Negotiates with senior management, customers, regulators or vendors to influence decisions
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree
10 - 15 Years of Experience
