Sr. Manager - Trade Compliance

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems 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 are a part of, 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.

Senior Manager, Trade Compliance 

Reference #41167

Waterdown, Ontario

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Manager, Trade Compliance to lead a team of import and export professionals and oversee the implementation and compliance with regulatory, corporate, and U.S. and Canadian trade compliance requirements while facilitating business growth in a compliant environment. This role will drive successful business outcomes across both new and ongoing programs and is critical to achieving company financial objectives. You will provide expert guidance to the senior leadership team on licensing strategy, risk mitigation, and compliance—ensuring alignment with Trade Compliance laws and regulations through deep understanding of export controls, regulations, and industry trends.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage a team of trade professionals, providing direction, setting priorities, and fostering professional development to ensure high performance and alignment with organizational goals.
• Influence business and financial outcomes by providing licensing guidance and risk mitigation strategies.
• Establish and enforce policies and procedures and U.S. and Canadian regulatory requirements, ensuring the division operates within corporate guidelines and adheres to best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in department processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the program.
• Act as the Empowered Official (EO), responsible for the effective and compliant execution of the division level Trade Compliance program.
• Oversee the export compliance program including, jurisdiction and classification and export / brokering license or permit process for commodities, software, technical data and related defense services under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Canada’s Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA) and Controlled Goods Program (CGP) / Defence Production Act (DPA).
• Oversee import compliance including HS classification, Free Trade Agreement analysis, and monitoring Customs Broker activities.
• Lead the development and execution of Trade Compliance training to stakeholders to increase the organization’s awareness of Trade Compliance policies, procedures and applicable laws related to trade, exports and import compliance.
• Conduct internal compliance audits and self-assessments and support compliance reporting to government regulatory authorities and internal/external audits.
• Oversee investigations of non-compliance with import/export laws and regulations
• Ensure that licenses align with revenue recognition policies and meet export control laws and regulations. Managing escalations as required.
• Manage and develop the trade compliance team, providing coaching, training, and manpower planning to ensure an efficient and well-trained staff.
• Advise management on contractual rights, obligations, and legal issues, including effective use of resources and risk management.
• Collaborate with other business functions to integrate trade compliance laws and regulations within their procedures and ensure alignment with business goals and objectives.

Desired Capabilities 

• Proven ability to facilitate business growth while effectively maintaining a compliance environment.
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior strategic, organizational, analytical, and abstract reasoning skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience with public speaking and presenting to large groups and executives.
• Must possess full working knowledge or ITAR, EAR, EIPA, CGP, DPA and Customs regulations with specific experience in jurisdiction and classification analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend, interpret and follow complicated written and verbal instructions, interpret regulations.
• Ability to manage a diverse group of employees and build strong relationships with people at all levels. Works to influence others to accept individual or team’s views or practices and changes to concepts, practices and approaches.
• Prior experience supporting defense, aerospace, or high-tech industries
• General knowledge of product definition and manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Willingness to take on project ownership and accountability.
• Experience in Trade Compliance or a related field, including U.S. and Canadian Export Control Laws and Regulations.
• Demonstrated success in leading organizational growth, establishing strategies, and driving scalable process improvements.
• Expertise in developing and implementing team performance measures and metrics.
• Must be able to travel as necessary. (Up to 10% travel).

Education and Experiences 

• Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across the function.
• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience.
• Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 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 $125,000 to $175,000 

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Our work environment is both challenging and dynamic – our physical environment is state of the art. Here’s what you can expect as an L3Harris WESCAM employee:

• Brand new, custom-built 330,000 sq ft Engineering and Production facility atop the Waterdown escarpment in Hamilton
• Close to hiking paths along the Bruce trail
• Every other Friday off (paid – with our rare 9/80 work schedule)
• 18000 sq ft subsidized Café including 12 mini- Café areas throughout the complex
• Free10,000 sq ft  on-site gym
• Free wellness programs
• Free fruit, bagels and coffee
• Wellness rooms – first aid, prayer, mother’s room and quiet zones
• Work/Life balance
• Real opportunities for growth and development
• A diverse and inclusive working culture
• Everyone’s role at L3HARRIS WESCAM contributes to protecting people’s lives

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that diversity among our employees makes us a stronger organization.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our L3Harris WESCAM family, and our community by welcoming and encouraging applications from anyone interested without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, Aboriginal status or any other legally-protected groups. For people with disabilities, we work with you throughout the recruitment process to ensure you have what you need in order to be at your best. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment/interview process, or as you begin your career with us just let us know and we will take care of you. 

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.