Program Director I (REF774C) job vacancy in Elbit Systems of America, (Fort Worth, TX 76179)

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Company Name : Elbit Systems of America
Company Location : Fort Worth, TX 76179
Job Position : Program Director I (REF774C)
Job Category : Jobs in Texas

Job Description :
Company 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. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter

Job Description
The Program Director possesses strong leadership skills and has full responsibility for the company’s planning and performance of major business programs throughout all phases of the program lifecycle. The Program Director 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 is responsible for a close customer relationship, and leveraging open communication to identify and develop new customer solutions and products. Responsible for developing successful proposal strategies 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 will mentor Program Managers in achieving excellence in program execution through the use of Earned Value and other techniques to identify program issues. A major program assigned to this position will normally have annual sales of up to $20 million, involve application of new state‑of‑the‑art technology with the potential to develop into larger programs, and/or the establishment of the company’s position in an important new market area. Manages a staff of Program Managers and programs typically have combined contract values of over $75M.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

Leads and inspires cross functional teams to achieve successful execution of company programs and to expand their technical knowledge. Holds self and team accountable for high performance standards and coaches the team to effectively manage changing priorities.
Builds, develops, and maintains close customer relationships, anticipates customer needs, creatively addresses customer issues, and continually pursues open communications to strategically expand the business.
Creates profitable strategic growth plans with long term vision considering the potential range of applications for our technologies and capabilities, external market trends, and the development of solutions which allow our customers to gain strategic advantages.
Implements continuous improvement efforts to meet customer requirements by fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative workforce. 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.
Prepares robust forecasts of new business, sales, and gross profit for annual operating plans and statuses those plans at regular intervals.
Selects, mentors, and develops subordinates and assigns work for most efficient utilization of personnel, reviewing their activities to assure quality performance. Makes appropriate promotional, compensation/rewards and staffing decisions.
Assures customer satisfaction in terms of product performance, delivery, cost and contracted scope. Provides sufficient details of program performance, risk assessments, and identification of opportunities for improvement.
Coordinates with marketing personnel and assists in the preparation and implementation of marketing plans.
Conducts periodic program status review meetings with customers and execution team to monitor program execution and collect program performance feedback, risk assessment inputs, and identification of opportunities for improvement.
Oversees implementation and maintenance of Earned Value Management (EVM) Guidelines for effective program control across all programs. Uses organizational tools to accomplish accurate Estimates at Completion (EAC). Ensures Program Managers have robust cost and schedule baselines for all of their programs and projects with documented Basis of Estimates.
Closely collaborates with the Business Development team and assists in the preparation and implementation of strategic campaigns, capture strategies, and winning proposals. Influences the development of contract negotiation strategies with customers, suppliers, and affiliates to achieve financial objectives.
Plans and executes programs per contractual obligations, directly and/or indirectly managing the performance of multiple suppliers, affiliates, or peer organizations. Establishes and monitors adherence to master program plans and schedules.
Coordinates design for manufacturability efforts, and ensures smooth transition to production for development programs.
Continually benchmarks processes to best practices. Assists teams in exploring new concepts that will deliver innovative solutions and significant advancements.
Leads major proposals through the Business Acquisition Process.
Influences 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.
Reviews and interprets risk analyses and earned value management reports from program managers to anticipate problems and take corrective action to prevent/mitigate problems, and plan for management reserves.
Reviews and approves all contract changes with special attention paid to cost, schedule and risk elements.

Qualifications
Education: (Highest Level Required/Preferred)

Master’s Degree Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree Required (5-10 years functional experience may substitute)

Certifications/Licenses:
Preferred: PMI Certification
Experience Required (years):

Functional (Using Skill Set) -10+ years
Management – 3-5 years
Industry – 10+ years

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required (Unique and Measurable):

Demonstrated experience managing programs over entire product life cycle (pursuit through support and closure).
Ability to successfully manage, lead, coach and mentor program managers and others.
High understanding of industry trends and our customers and competitors strategies, strengths and weaknesses.
Subject matter expert on particular product line.
Ability to win new business through effective marketing and proposal strategies.

Demonstrated ability to complete programs within scope, on time, within budget and deliver a quality product to the customer with a high level of satisfaction.
Knowledge of the defense acquisition process and an understanding of Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFARS).
Strong demonstrated ability to perform using disciplined internal processes and industry standard tools such as Earned Value Management, Program Planning, Risk Management, and Requirements Management.
Superior knowledge and understanding of financial data such as Profit and Loss statements, Return on Investment analysis, and cash flow. Possesses a high degree of business acumen.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with international teams, showing awareness of cultural differences.
Expert knowledge of Integrated Logistics Support.
High level of ability in negotiation, collaborative problem solving, conflict management, facilitation skills, and applying tact and diplomacy with internal/external customers and foreign personnel.
In-depth understanding of program documentation, requirements, expectations, and deliverables, i.e., the RFP, proposal, contract, SOW, assumptions, constraints, CDRLs, etc.
Superior ability to clearly communicate ideas verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority.

Additional Information
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.