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Elbit Systems of America

Program Manager II

Elbit Systems of America, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102

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Elbit Systems of America Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube.

Summary Of Responsibilities

The Program Manager II possesses strong leadership skills and has responsibility for the company\'s planning and performance of major business programs throughout all phases of the program lifecycle. The Program Manager II is responsible for the cost, schedule, quality, customer satisfaction and technical performance of company programs and for using that successful execution to drive future growth. The Program Manager II understands the customer’s perspective, proactively responds to the customer, and gains customer trust by continually meeting commitments and quality standards. Helps to develop and communicate succinct competitive analysis during proposal activities. This position will be required to forecast sales, new business, and gross profit on their programs, and to meet the strategic and operational goals of the business unit. The Program Manager II will direct and influence to achieve excellence in program execution through the use of Earned Value and other techniques to identify program issues and monitor program performance. Manages programs that typically have combined contract values of over $50M and will include an established development program for a major component or small system and managing multiple programs (depending on size, impact and risk). Programs are based on established technologies that require the application of critical thinking and advanced principals/concepts.

Responsibilities And Tasks

Partners and indirectly leads Integrated Product Teams to achieve successful program execution

Understands and communicates program requirements to the team

Relates how the program accomplishes the strategic plans of the Company and Business Unit and fosters and recognizes strategic thinking and collaboration

Develops prioritized plans and executes the program to that plan

Assures customer satisfaction in terms of product performance, delivery, cost and contracted scope as the primary point of contact for the customer

Provides sufficient details of program performance, risk assessments, and identification of opportunities for improvement

Builds, develops, and maintains close customer relationships, anticipates customer needs, creatively addresses customer issues, and continually pursues open communications to strategically expand the business

Implements continuous improvement efforts to meet customer requirements by fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative workforce

Coordinates with marketing personnel and assists in the preparation and implementation of marketing plans

Helps in leading the capture of new business, by coordination of proposal philosophy and preparation, robust estimation of material, labor, and other direct costs, and developing sub-tier statements of work and specifications

Conducts periodic internal and external program reviews to monitor program execution, keep management informed, and collect program performance feedback, risk assessment inputs, and identification of opportunities for improvement

Plans and executes programs per contractual obligations, directly and/or indirectly managing the performance of multiple suppliers, affiliates, or peer organizations

Coordinates design for manufacturability efforts and ensures smooth transition to production for development programs

Leads high level technical discussions, both internally and externally, to ensure all technical requirements are met

Implements a zero-defect philosophy into all integrated product teams

Acts as a steward for all company policies and best practices to achieve program quality goals

Incorporates the ESA Quality Policy into the development and delivery of all products

Continually benchmarks processes to best practices

Assists teams in exploring new concepts that will deliver innovative solutions and significant advancements

Assists in the development of contract negotiation strategies with customers, suppliers, and affiliates to achieve financial objectives

Understands contractual obligations, communicates contractual requirements to affected functional groups, affiliates, and suppliers and ensure these obligations are met by proactively identifying and mitigating risks, facilitating the resolution and coordination of efforts to ensure preventive measures are taken or, when needed, to correct deficiencies or obstacles to performance

Prepares and interprets risk analyses and earned value management reports to anticipate problems and take corrective action to prevent/mitigate problems, and plan for management reserves

Establishes budgets and holds Cost Account Managers responsible for adherence

Prepares forecasts of new business, sales, and gross profit for annual operating plans for assigned programs and statuses those plans at regular intervals

Reviews and approves all contract changes with special attention paid to cost, schedule and risk elements

Education, Experience & License Or Certification

Bachelor\'s degree is required

3-5 years of functional (using skill set) experience is required

3-5 years of industry experience is required

Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):

ESD

Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department

Other: ITAR, Export Compliance, TINA, Risk Mgmt, DAR, EMD Verification, EVM, PLM, PBL, RT3, Project Site, PRIMES

Skills And Abilities

Demonstrated experience managing programs over some of the various phases of the product life cycle (pursuit through support and closure)

Capable of managing cross functional teams (manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, etc.)

Demonstrated experience working in these functions or successfully leading a cross functional team

Capable of creating and maintaining constructive customer relationships

Understanding of industry trends and our customers and competitors’ strategies, strengths and weaknesses

Strong experience in the applicable technical area or product line

Ability to complete programs within scope, on time, within budget and delivering a quality product to the customer with a high level of satisfaction

Working knowledge of the defense acquisition process and an understanding of Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFARS)

Ability to manage disciplined internal processes by knowledge of industry standard tools and holding others accountable for the following: Earned value management, Program Planning, Risk Management, Requirements Management

Working knowledge and understanding of financial data such as P&L statements, ROI analysis, and cash flow. High degree of business acumen

Strong knowledge of Integrated Logistics Support

Exposure and working knowledge in negotiation, collaborative problem solving, conflict management, meeting facilitation skills, and applying tact and diplomacy with internal/external customers and foreign personnel

Understanding of program documentation, requirements, expectations, and deliverables, i.e., the RFP, proposal, contract, SOW, assumptions, constraints, CDRLs, etc

Ability to clearly communicate ideas verbally and in writing

Ability to influence without authority

Here Are Some Of The Great Benefits We Offer

Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off

Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future

Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts

Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Generous Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more

Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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