Business Optimization Lead (L5)

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Business Optimization Lead

Reference #34081

L3HARRIS WESCAM Division

Waterdown, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Communications & Spectrum Dominance (CSD) Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, national security, search & rescue and airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

The Business Optimization leader is responsible for improving cross-functional efficiency, driving cross-functional projects and enabling scalable growth across the organization. This role partners with senior leadership and all functions within the business to identify bottlenecks, streamline processes, and implement data-driven improvements that enhance performance and profitability. The ideal candidate blends strong analytical capability, strategic thinking, and change-management expertise within a technology environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead company-wide initiatives to improve operational effectiveness, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Assess end-to-end business processes and develop strategies to eliminate waste, reduce complexity, and accelerate cycle times.
• Partner with senior leadership to define KPIs, operational goals, and performance dashboards.
• Identify new opportunities for automation, including the deployment of artificial intelligence, workflow orchestration, and system integration.
• Build models, frameworks, and business cases supporting optimization initiatives.
• Implement metrics and measurement systems that provide visibility into business performance.
• Drive alignment across all functions within the business.
• Manage cross-functional project teams to implement process improvements and new capabilities.
• Lead organizational change by improving adoption of new tools, systems, and processes.
• Communicate improvements clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure initiatives deliver measurable business impact.

Required Capabilities

• Experience in business optimization, management consulting, strategy, or similar roles within a technology organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; expertise in building models, dashboards, and KPI frameworks.
• Demonstrated success driving cross-functional initiatives from analysis through execution.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and executive-level presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to directly engage in the work scope.

Desired Education and Experiences

• Requires comprehensive level knowledge of job area.
• May have in-depth knowledge of project management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations or related field.
• Minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
• MBA Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.

*This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $113,000 to $163,000

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L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.