Elbit Systems of America · 2 days ago
Program Manager II
Talladega, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expElbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products and system solutions focusing on various markets. The Program Manager II is responsible for planning and performance of major business programs, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving future growth through effective program execution.
Cyber SecurityElectronicsManufacturingComputer
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is required
3-5 years of functional (using skill set) experience is required
3-5 years of industry experience is required
1 + years of Program Management experience
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
Preferred
Experience with aftermarket and sustainment programs is preferred
Other: ITAR, Export Compliance, TINA, Risk Mgmt, DAR, EMD Verification, EVM, PLM, PBL, RT3, Project Site, PRIMES
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
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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Spencer Fogler
SVP and CFO
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