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Elbit Systems of America · 1 day ago

Program Manager III - Border Protection

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products and solutions in defense and homeland security. The Program Manager III is responsible for leading all phases of assigned programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing project planning and execution.

ComputerCyber SecurityManufacturing

Hiring Manager

Taylor Sokolosky Jones

Responsibilities

Understand and adhere to company policies, procedures, and all relevant regulatory requirements (ITAR, TINA, FAR, Export Compliance, EMD, Safety, Security)

Utilize and tailor Organizational Process Assets (OPAs), including procedures, templates, and forms, ensuring all program and product documentation is complete, current, and appropriately stored

Lead all phases of assigned programs, including planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure

Develop and maintain Program Management Plans, Work Breakdown Structures, schedules, budgets, and action item logs

Identify, engage, and maintain positive relationships with all program stakeholders, both internal and external, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the program lifecycle

Foster effective team building, lead program kick-off and regular team meetings, and implement best practices in meeting facilitation and team performance

Apply risk management and decision analysis techniques, monitor performance and product quality, and review deliverables for accuracy and completeness prior to customer submission

Implement Integrated Change Control to manage scope, apply work authorization systems, and engage in continuous process improvement by submitting suggestions for positive organizational change

Prepare, present, and maintain program reviews, scorecards, and cost/schedule tracking for management and customer stakeholders

Plan for and manage transition to production activities as required

Participate in proposals, make-or-buy decisions, and perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualification

Program ManagementEarned Value ManagementRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementMRP SystemsContracts ManagementMS Office SuiteTime ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

7+ years of functional (using skill set) experience is required including managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects or programs

Excellent knowledge of program management methods and Earned Value Management

Excellent knowledge of Elbit America business, structure and relationship with ESL (parent company)

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

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

Excellent skill in time management, meeting facilitation and problem-solving

Excellent skill in the use of MS Office, Visio, Outlook, and Project applications

Excellent ability to clearly communicate ideas verbally and in writing

Excellent ability to create and give program management review presentations

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

Excellent 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-3 level