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Elbit Systems of America · 14 hours ago

Program Manager I

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products and solutions in the defense and commercial sectors. The Program Manager I will manage various aspects of design, development, and production programs, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

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Responsibilities

Read and understand the company policies and procedures that apply to performing program management at the Elbit America Fort Worth Operations (FWO) site

Develop an awareness of the Organizational Process Assets (OPAs), i.e. procedures, templates, forms and work instructions available on the internal Portal

Apply best practices in project management to ensure projects: (1) are completed on time and within budget and scope, (2) produce a quality product and (3) result in customer satisfaction

Participate in the proposal process if and when needed to do so and also participate in make-or-buy decisions as needed

Develop an in-depth understanding of program documentation, requirements, expectations and deliverables, i.e. the RFP, proposal, contract, SOW, assumptions, constraints and CDRLs

Plan, execute, monitor, control and close assigned program/program phases as needed

Implement best practices in team building and provide the leadership needed to produce successful program results

Conduct program kick off meetings (KoM)

Create and maintain a Program Management Plan (PMP) for each assigned program

Ensure Work Breakdown Structures are created and maintained for each assigned program

Ensure program schedules are created, monitored and have weekly status updates

Tailor applicable company procedures as required

Identify all relevant program stakeholders and actively engage them in planning, execution and control of the program

Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers; both internal and external

Prepare and present program management reviews as scheduled for internal management and external customers

Conduct regularly scheduled, productive, team meetings using best practices in meeting facilitation

Ensure the program team documents lessons learned on a regular basis throughout the life of the program to include program phase completion and program closure

Ensure meeting minutes for team and customer meetings are created, made available and filed appropriately in project/program folders on the server

Adhere to applicable ITAR, TINA, FAR, Export Compliance, EMD, Safety, and Security requirements

Apply risk management (risk identification and monitoring) and decision analysis and resolution (DAR) techniques throughout the duration of the program

Engage in continuous process improvement and submit Document Improvement Suggestion (DIS) forms to promote positive changes within the company

Implement Integrated Change Control (ICC) on all programs to manage/reduce scope-creep and gold-plating

Apply a work authorization system to ensure the right work is being done at the right time by the right people

Monitor performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements

Monitor product quality, design and technology to ensure consistency with contractual requirements

Review deliverables prepared by the team for completeness, accuracy and quality before submitting them to the customer

Ensure program and product documents are complete, current and stored appropriately

Manage program budgets & schedules; track and report cost and team hours on a regular basis

Create, maintain and present Program Scorecards as needed

Create and maintain a program action item log as well as track all action items to completion

Plan for transition to production activities at least six months before transition (if applicable)

Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by manager

Qualification

Program ManagementEarned Value ManagementRisk ManagementMRP SystemsContracts KnowledgeMS Office SuiteTime ManagementMeeting FacilitationProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree is required. 5-10 years functional experience may substitute

1-3 years of functional (using skill set) experience is required

1-3 years of project management experience is required

1-3 years of industry experience is required

Good knowledge of program management methods and Earned Value Management

Good knowledge of Elbit America business, structure and relationship with Elbit Systems Limited

Good knowledge of MRP systems, purchase orders and sales order routers

Good knowledge of contracts: fixed price, cost plus and time and materials

Good skills in time management, meeting facilitation and problem-solving

Good skills in the use of MS Office, Visio, Outlook, and Project applications

Good ability to clearly communicate ideas verbally and in writing

Good ability to create and give program management review presentations

Good ability to negotiate and apply tact and diplomacy with internal/external customers and foreign personnel

Good ability to work independently in building and then leading an integrated product team

Demonstrated ability to complete programs successfully; within scope, on time, within budget and delivering a quality product to the customer's satisfaction; at the PgM-1 level

Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position): ESD, Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department

Adhere to applicable ITAR, TINA, FAR, Export Compliance, EMD, Safety, and Security requirements

Benefits

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

Competitive compensation & 401(k) 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

Company

Elbit Systems of America

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Elbit Systems of America is an Defense Electronics, Homeland Security, Commercial Aviation, and Medical Instrumentation providing company. It is a sub-organization of Elbit Systems.

Founded in 1983

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees