Program Manager III - Program Management Excellence (PMX)

Elbit Systems of America; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Most locations 9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense, part of Elbit Systems, seeks a Program Manager for Program Management Excellence (PMX) to support bid, proposal, and planning phases. You will build robust program plans, PMBs, risk management, and provide on-demand training to project teams while juggling multiple projects with flexibility.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s (preferred) or Bachelor’s in a technical field, PMP and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and 8+ years in program management with defense-industry exposure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred with a strong engineering/ manufacturing background.
• PMI-PMP certification or equivalent is required/ preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is desired.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across the program life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Guide teams through proposal processes for program start-up excellence.
• Implement EVMS and provide enterprise-level training on processes.
• Lead risk identification workshops and support risk management implementation.
• Help analyze financial data including budgets, risks, and resources.
• Audit projects for adherence to plans and company standards; help implement corrective actions.
• Document best practices and share lessons learned across programs.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

EVMS

Risk management

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Education

Master - Preferred

Bachelor - Required

High School - Required

Engineering/Manufacturing degree

PMP

Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Company Information

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense 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.

Company Information

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense 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.

Job Summary

The Program Manager, Program Management Excellence (PMX), reporting to the Director, Program Start Up Excellence, will support the mission of the PMX and will be responsible for providing hands-on project support services during the bid and proposal and planning phases to Project/Program Managers across the organization. The person in this role will provide expertise in the tools and processes required to build solid proposals and project execution plans, establish thorough and robust Program Management Plans, Performance Measurement Baselines (PMB), Risk Management plans, and Risk Identification and Mitigation Plans, working under the direction of the Director of Program Start Up Excellence. In addition, this role shall provide on-demand training to project teams on various enterprise tools and management processes. In addition, this position also requires the ability to work on multiple projects at once and requires maintaining flexibility to work with the PMX team and Project/Program Managers to ensure the solid, robust proposal and planning phase support is provided to ESA PMs.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Responsible for guiding teams through the proposal process for program start-up excellence.
• EVMS implementation through consistent EVM processes and enterprise-level training.
• Conduct Risk Identification workshops and support Risk Management process implementation.
• Support Program Managers with understanding how to analyze financial data, including project budgets, risks, and resource allocation.
• Audit projects to ensure that team members are executing in accordance with documented management plans and in accordance with company standards. Assist in developing and implementing corrective action plans.
• Identify and document best practices with opportunities for improvement in Twenty-Six Defense’s program management processes.
• Share lessons learned and best practices across programs, building relationships with stakeholders and brokering relationships at all levels.
• Ensure implementation of workable, practical, and sustainable best practices and processes that enhance productivity.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Provide coaching to Twenty-Six Defense Program Managers
• Collaborate with internal Twenty-Six Defense organizations to identify common solutions
• Execute approved plans
• ESA Program Managers and staff

Education, Experience & License Or Certification

• Master - Preferred
• Bachelor - Required
• High School - Required
• Specific Degree Field, preferred: Engineering, Manufacturing, or equivalent Technical degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt
• Functional (Using Skill Set) - 10+
• Program Management - 8+
• Industry - 15+

Skills And Abilities

• 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 actively 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 deliver 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.

Here Are Some Of The Great Benefits We Offer

• 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, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.