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Elbit Systems of America · 21 hours ago

Program Manager III - Commercial Aviation

Merrimack, NH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products and system solutions in the defense and commercial aviation sectors. The Program Manager III is responsible for planning and executing complex programs, ensuring customer satisfaction, managing budgets, and mentoring junior managers to drive future growth.

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Hiring Manager

Shelley Woodcock

Responsibilities

Holds self and team accountable for high performance standards and coaches the team to effectively manage changing priorities

Models expected behaviors

Able to mentor more junior project/program managers

Understands and effectively communicates program objectives to the team

Relates how the program supports the strategic plans of the Company and Business Area and fosters strategic thinking

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

Working with finance, prepares forecasts of new business, sales, and gross profit for annual operating plans for assigned programs

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

Applies strategic thinking to anticipate challenges, align program objectives with organizational goals, and drive long-term value while balancing near-term priorities

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

Create, maintain and present Program Scorecards

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

Working closely with technical managers, leads technical discussions, both internally and externally, to ensure all technical requirements are met

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

Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by manager

Qualification

Program ManagementRisk ManagementEarned Value ManagementContract NegotiationProgram BudgetingCustomer Relationship ManagementMS Office ProficiencyCritical ThinkingTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsMentoring Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree is required

5+ years program management experience is required

Has demonstrated experience in the applicable technical area or product line

Critical thinker who is able to analyze, evaluate, and interpret information effectively and efficiently

Ability to create and maintain constructive customer relationships

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

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applicable technical area or product line

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

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

Demonstrated future growth potential

Models the required behavior to manage in accordance with disciplined internal processes aligned with industry standard tools; holds self and others accountable for the following: Earned value management, Program Planning, Risk Management, Requirements Management

Demonstrated experience and thorough understanding of program budgeting process

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., proposals, contracts, statement of work)

Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing, with demonstrated ability to create and give program management review presentations

Able to mentor others in effective communications

Ability to lead program teams through influence and to mentor junior project or program managers to effectively lead through influence

Demonstrated ability to work independently to build, guide, and lead an integrated product team and to effectively mentor IPT leads

Proficient in the use of MS Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Outlook, and Project applications

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

PMP Certification preferred

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