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Program Manager III - Ammunition Systems

Elbit Systems of America

Program Manager III - Ammunition Systems

Fort Worth, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The role of PMIII – Ammunition Systems is a new position in the Precision Weapon Systems Product Line in the Ground Combat and Precision Targeting Business Unit.  This role will be responsible for a portfolio of programs in small, medium and large caliber ammunition production and related weapon system equipment.  Several programs in this portfolio are developmental opportunities and as such candidates with business development or capture backgrounds are preferred.  Experience in ammunition and/or gun launched weapon programs with the US Army is required.  Principle customer community for this portfolio is Picatinny Arsenal, and as such proximity or willingness for frequent travel to this customer site is also required.  Experience in international technical and program relations is also preferred.  The PROGRAM MANAGER III (PGM-3) represents the second level of experience and expertise in the Elbit America career path in program management.  Candidates should have FIVE-TO-TEN YEARS of relevant program management experience or has demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities to manage all facets of one-or-more design and development, production and programs AT THE PROGRAM MANAGER III LEVEL.  The Program Manager III reports directly to the Business Unit Director of Programs for Precision Weapon Systems.

     

    RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS:

    • Read and understand the company policies and procedures that apply to performing program management at the ESA Fort Worth Operations (FWO) site.

    • Develop an awareness of the Organizational Process Assets (OPAs), i.e. procedures, templates, forms and work instructions available on the EFW Portal.

    • Apply best practices in project management to ensure projects: (1) are completed on time and within budget and scope, (2) produce a quality product and (3) result in customer satisfaction.

    • Participate in the proposal process if and when needed to do so and also participate in make-or-buy decisions as needed.

    • Develop an in-depth understanding of program documentation, requirements, expectations and deliverables, i.e. the RFP, proposal, contract, SOW, assumptions, constraints and CDRLs.

    • Plan, execute, monitor, control and close assigned program/program phases as needed.

    • Implement best practices in team building and provide the leadership needed to produce successful program results.

    • Conduct program kick off meetings (KoM).

    • Create and maintain a Program Management Plan (PMP) for each assigned program.

    • Ensure Work Breakdown Structures are created and maintained for each assigned program.

    • Ensure program schedules are created, monitored and have weekly status updates.

    • Tailor applicable company procedures as required.

    • Identify all relevant program stakeholders and actively engage them in planning, execution and control of the program.

    • Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers; both internal and external.

    • Prepare and present program management reviews as scheduled for internal management and external customers.

    • Conduct regularly-scheduled, productive, team meetings using best practices in meeting facilitation.

    • Ensure the program team documents lessons learned on a regular basis throughout the life of the program to include program phase completion and program closure.

    • Ensure meeting minutes for team and customer meetings are created, made available and filed appropriately in project/program folders on the EFW server.

    • Adhere to applicable ITAR, TINA, FAR, Export Compliance, EMD, Safety, and Security requirements.

    • Apply risk management (risk identification and monitoring) and decision analysis and resolution (DAR) techniques throughout the duration of the program.

    • Engage in continuous process improvement and submit Document Improvement Suggestion (DIS) forms to promote positive changes within the company.

    • Implement Integrated Change Control (ICC) on all programs to manage/reduce scope-creep and gold-plating.

    • Apply a work authorization system to ensure the right work is being done at the right time by the right people.

    • Monitor performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

    • Monitor product quality, design and technology to ensure consistency with contractual requirements.

    • Review deliverables prepared by the team for completeness, accuracy and quality before submitting them to the customer.

    • Ensure program and product documents are complete, current and stored appropriately.

    • Manage program budgets & schedules; track and report cost and team hours on a regular basis.

    • Create, maintain and present Program Scorecards as needed.

    • Create and maintain a program action item log as well as track all action items to completion.

    • Plan for transition to production activities at least six months before transition (if applicable).

    • Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by manager.

    AUTHORITIES:

    • Approve change requests that do not affect scope, schedule, budget, or quality of the program.
    • Prioritize change requests.
    • Execute all approved plans.
    • Coordinate project activities within ESA, ESL, sub-contractors, and customers.

    OUTSIDE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS: 

    • External customers.
    • Contractors and sub-contractors.
    • Counterparts at ESL, Ltd.
    • Other ESA, LLC operating sites.

     

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor degree (5-10 years functional experience may substitute)
    • 5-10 years Functional experience
    • 5-10 years Management experience
    • 5-10 years Industry experience

    TRAINING PRE-REQUISITES (WITHIN ONE YEAR OF TAKING POSITION)

    • Training, as dictated by Safety Department
    • ITAR, Export Compliance, TINA, Risk Mgmt, DAR, EMD Verification, EVM,      PLM, PBL, RT3, Project Site, PRIMES

    CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

    • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification

    Additional Information

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED (Unique and Measurable):

    • Excellent knowledge of program management methods and Earned Value Management.
    • Excellent knowledge of ESA business, structure and relationship with ESL.
    • 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.

     

    As a contractor to the U.S. federal government, all Elbit Systems of America employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As a result, full vaccination is required for this position unless you are legally entitled to an accommodation.