PROGRAM DIRECTOR II

Company: Elbit Systems Ltd
Location: Merrimack
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Elbit Systems of 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. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.
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Job DescriptionThe Program Director II demonstrates strong leadership skills and has full responsibility for the planning and performance of major business programs throughout all phases of the program lifecycle. The Program Director II is responsible for the cost, schedule, quality, customer satisfaction and technical performance of company programs and for using that successful execution to drive future growth. The Program Director II is responsible for close customer relationships, and leveraging open communication to identify and develop new customer solutions and products. Responsible for developing successful proposal strategies including planning investments and making timely decisions to increase the probability of winning new business opportunities. This position will be required to forecast sales, new business, and gross profit on their programs, and to meet the strategic and operational goals of the business unit. The Program Director II will mentor Program Managers and lower level Directors in achieving excellence in program execution through the use of Earned Value and other techniques to identify program issues. Manages a staff of Program Managers and a large portfolio of programs typically with combined contract values of over $200M and significant impact on the enterprise.Responsibilities and Tasks in order of priority to be successful

• Leads, energizes and inspires cross functional teams to achieve successful execution of company programs and to expand their technical knowledge.
• Creates profitable strategic plans with long term vision considering the potential range of applications for our technologies and capabilities.
• Builds, develops, and maintains close domestic and international customer relationships.
• Inspires and leads breakthrough processes and products, high impact change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Strategically plans for future staffing requirements and selects, mentors, and develops subordinates.
• Acts as the principal point of contact with major customers to assure satisfaction regarding product performance.
• Conducts periodic program status review meetings with customers and execution team.
• Ensures Program Managers have robust cost and schedule baselines for all of their programs and projects.
• Plans and executes programs per contractual obligations.
• Coordinates design for manufacturability efforts.
• Leads high level technical discussions to ensure all technical requirements are met.
• Continually benchmarks processes to best practices.
• Continuously wins new business by working with the business development team.
• Influences the development of contract negotiation strategies.
• Reviews and interprets risk analyses and earned value management reports.
• Prepares forecasts of new business, sales, and gross profit.
• Reviews and approves all contract changes.
• Incorporates the ESA Quality Policy into the development and delivery of all products.Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required (5-10 years functional experience may substitute)
  • Master's degree preferred
  • PMI Certification preferred
  • 12+ Years Functional Experience required
  • 12+ Years Industry ExperienceSkills and Abilities:
    • Strong demonstrated experience managing programs over entire product life cycle.
    • Highly skilled in mentoring and leadership.
    • Expert understanding of industry trends and customer strategies.
    • Subject matter expert on particular product line.
    • Demonstrated ability to complete programs within scope, on time, and within budget.
    • Strong knowledge of the defense acquisition process.
    • Subject matter expert on internal processes and industry standard tools.
    • High level of expertise in managing Profit and Loss statements.
    • Demonstrated ability to work successfully with international teams.
    • Expert knowledge of Integrated Logistics Support.
    • Knowledge of relevant types of contracts for the Business Unit supported.
    • High level of ability in negotiation and conflict management.
    • In-depth understanding of program documentation and requirements.
    • Superior ability to clearly communicate ideas verbally and in writing.
    • Demonstrated ability to influence without authority.Additional InformationHere Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:
      • Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off.
      • Competitive compensation & 401k program.
      • Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
      • Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances.
      • Flexible Vacation & PTO.
      • Generous Employee Referral Program.
      • Voluntary Benefits Available.It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications.EEO STATEMENT:Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.ACCESSIBILITY:Elbit Systems of America is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
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