Steve Harris
Head of External Partnerships and Programmes @BAE Systems
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WORK HISTORY
Head of External Partnerships and Programmes @BAE Systems
Job Description • Work closely with the Head of Strategy and Innovation to drive integration between the external and internal supply chain • Develop strategic relationships with Academic and Government institutions • Provide the interface to the academic community for BAE Systems in R&T at a strategic level • Lead the engagement with other industry, including SME’s, with a view to identify and develop innovative and best practices on technology
EDUCATION
University of Southampton
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), “Application of Surface Science to the Study of the Corrosion of PWR Primary Circuit Materials”.
University of Portsmouth
Bachelor's Degree, applied chemistry
SKILLS
ABOUT STEVE HARRIS
Profile High performance Research and Technology Leader with wide experience in Aerospace and Defence Trade applications. A visionary with outstanding reputation for the design, formulation and implementation of a range of technological ‘firsts’ and strategic innovations. Well developed business and financial acumen with unique expertise in complex projects, leading large teams with a diverse range of abilities. Areas of Expertise Programme Management -Running small to large projects within BAE SYSTEMS, both as project leader and project manager; includes £ multi-million internal R&T programmes and EU collaborative projects. Relationship Building -Quick to build relationships with key stakeholders and customer including technical innovators such as academics and government legislators. Personnel and Team Development – Inspirational coach and mentor with track record of improving and developing individuals and teams.Problem Solving/Creative Thinking - Developed capability for the company that has been successfully exploited including new ways of working with the academic base and with other defence companies. Technical Competence and Management- PhD and BSc ( 1st Hons) Applied Chemistry University supplemented by career long technical development. Built technical teams to address research questions, managed the often multi-functional teams to deliver programmes including conducting requirements analysis to define a project needs; Phase, Design and Technical Bid reviews for the large national and multinational programmes etc.
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