Head of Programme Management

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. ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. 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. ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. Contingent upon contract award*

Any employment offer and start date for this role will be subject to final contract award and program approval.

Program Manager III is a senior Program Management position supporting the production line for the Mobile Tactical Cannon. The Program Manager III has responsibility for ensuring the planning and performance of assigned complex programs throughout all phases of the program lifecycle. The Program Manager III is responsible for the cost, schedule, quality, customer satisfaction, and technical performance of assigned programs and for using that successful execution to drive future growth. The Program Manager III is responsible for effective customer communication and is able to proactively respond to the customer, and gain customer trust by meeting commitments and quality standards. The Program Manager III may be required to mentor and/or lead junior project or program managers. This position will be required to forecast sales, new business, and gross profit on their programs, needed to meet the operational goals of the business unit. The Program Manager III will provide direction to program teams or Integrated Product Teams in achieving excellence in program execution through the use of Earned Value and other techniques to identify program issues and monitor program performance. Working with and leading the matrixed team to deliver Mobile Tactical Cannon vehicles, on time and within budget (engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, contracts, and others)

Cutting in engineering updates to production, keeping in close cadence with MTC engineering counterparts

Holds self and teammates accountable for high performance standards and coaches the team to effectively manage changing priorities. Mentor more junior project/program managers.

Leads the development of detailed project or program plans through the application of company Policies and Procedures and Program Management industry best practices.

Leads assigned program teams in accordance with specific program plans to achieve program delivery and quality goals.

Expert in Risk Management. Proactively prepares and interprets Risk and Opportunity analyses and financial reports to anticipate problems and take corrective action to prevent/mitigate problems, and plan for management reserves.

Establishes program budgets and holds Control Account Managers responsible for adherence.

Advocates for and proactively identifies continuous improvement opportunities to meet customer requirements by fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative workforce.

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

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

Demonstrated ability to provide Business Area leadership and customer with sufficient detail of program performance, risk assessments, and identification of opportunities along with relevant recommended solutions needed to solve problems.

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

In close partnership with Contracts, leads development of contract negotiation strategies with customers, suppliers, and affiliates to achieve financial objectives. Understands contractual obligations, communicates contractual requirements to stakeholders and ensures these obligations are met by proactively identifying and mitigating risks.

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

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. In coordination with Operations and Engineering, ensures design for manufacturability efforts and smooth transition to production for development programs occur as part of the program plan.

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

Bachelor's degree is required, Master’s degree preferred.

5+ years program management experience is required.

Experience with developing and executing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) programs is desirable.

DoD Secret clearance desired.

Experience in managing technical baseline and contract changes.

Demonstrated experience with some but not all aspects of program management including schedule estimating, cost estimating, change management, earned value management, production/prototype planning.

Thorough understanding of industry trends and our customers and competitors’ strategies, strengths and weaknesses.

Demonstrated experience with leading teams through the five phases of the project management framework (Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor & Control, Close).

Thorough understanding and significant experience in negotiations, collaborative problem solving, conflict management, meeting facilitation skills, and applying tact and diplomacy with internal/external customers and foreign personnel.

Significant experience using contract lifecycle management process to review/approve contract changes.

Demonstrated experience and able to lead/mentor others in managing program scope based on customer requirements, expectations, and required deliverables (e.g., Proficient in the use of MS Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Outlook, and Project applications.

Demonstrated leadership skills in development of project proposals, with the ability to work across functional boundaries and build a team are required.

Demonstrated ability to work with personnel in the following areas to plan and execute programs: contracts, engineering, finance, facilities, logistics, material planning, supply chain, quality, and USG agencies including DCMA, US Army, and Program Management. Ability to create and maintain constructive customer relationships.

Demonstrated ability to complete projects or programs on time, within scope and budget while delivering a quality product to the customer with a high level of satisfaction.

Models the required behavior to manage in accordance with disciplined internal processes aligned with industry standard tools; Earned value management, Program Planning, Risk Management, Requirements Management.

Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing, with demonstrated ability to create and give program management review presentations. Ability to lead program teams through influence and to mentor junior project or program managers to effectively lead through influence.

Travel/Physical Requirements

Matrix organizational structure

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.

May require domestic and international travel and passport

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

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

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more

Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

The job description is not an employment contract. 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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