Director Project Leadership

Location: California

* Oversee the development of facilities, working tools, and competence for the PEC and ensure processes required for optimal performance of work are available globally.
* Defines the core technical capabilities together with other PEC functional leaders.  In collaboration with other PEC functional leaders develops the roadmap for the evolution of technical capabilities required in the future.
* Identifies the key technical competencies within PEC. Develops programs to promote collaboration and sharing across regions.
* Supports the head of PEC in formulating and establishing strategies, operating process and goals.
* Reviews technical problems and procedures of departments and recommend solutions to problems or changes in procedures.
* Overall responsibility for hiring, coaching and counseling employees, including performance reviews, disciplinary action and terminations.
* Recruits talent and builds up technical team and ensures employee satisfaction via coaching/feedback, training, professional development, and recognition
* Collaborate with employees in the establishment of clear and concise development plans to ensure succession planning and the advancement of future leaders within the organization
* Ensure all employees within the assigned team(s) understand and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local and national laws, and regulations; establishes and maintains effective internal systems and controls to promote compliance.
* Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
* Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives.  Develops strategies for direct departments, and contributes to the development of divisional/business unit strategies.
* In collaboration with other senior managers in the PEC, develop annual budget and ensure that budgets and schedules are within company requirements with significant organizational responsibility for the overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, expense priority management, and recommendation and implementation changes of current methods.
* Prepare capital requests and track spending on capital projects
* Cultivate a globally harmonized working culture and approach within the business unit.
* Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
* Ensures all employees within the assigned team(s) understand and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations; establishing and maintaining effective internal systems and controls to promote compliance.
* Interprets and provides recommendations for change of company-wide policies and practices.  Establishes policies appropriate for the function.
* Interacts with all levels within the organization to manage functional area
* Other duties as assigned
* Masters (M.S.) Degree in a related technological field required.
* Doctoral (Ph.D.) Degree in a related technological field strongly preferred.
* Bachelor's Degree may be considered with additional years of relevant experience.
* Minimum 10+ years' related experience.
* 5+ years' experience as a Manager; or 5+ years' experience in a senior managerial role.
* Strong and experienced manager in both direct and indirect people management. Leads through influencing and convincing others rather than using direct authority. Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of management through diplomacy and tact.
* Experience successfully collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent team building skills.
* Able to delegate activities and manage resources, as well as to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
* Ability to conceptualize ideas, motivate and focus individuals and teams, and drive projects through to completion, on time and on budget.
* Must have critical and analytical thinking skills, and ability to drive innovation, process improvements, and change.
* Ability to leverage/engage/empower others to accomplish projects.  Effective in influencing across functions.
* Ability to lead and influence executives and peers to ensure best possible outcomes.
* Sensitive to cultural diversity at all levels
* Strong drive and results oriented.  Ambition to be world class - passion.
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret most complex scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to…