Sr. Transition Program Manager #REF2131G at Elbit Systems of America in Merrimack, New Hampshire

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

The Transition Program Manager (TPM) will lead the planning and execution of manufacturing, operations engineering, and supply chain activities for programs within Operations across all product lifecycles with a focus on emerging programs. The TPM shall be responsible for Operations content in proposals, ensuring compliance and application of NPI (new product introduction), transitioning to production, production and sustainment for multiple products with an objective of achieving operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Be the lead and primary interface between Operations and assigned programs, Development Engineering, and Business Units
• Own every aspect of Operations AOP (annual operating plan) contribution and performance for assigned programs
• Drive speed, efficiency and continuous improvement into all Operations activities
• Create and maintain achievable Operations program plans, schedules and Manufacturing Plans encompassing supply chain and internal manufacturing
• Lead the bid & proposal process for Operations in collaboration with Development Engineering and Business Units
• Establish the program cadence for material LOB (line of balance) management
• Review Sales Orders, accept, execute and measure Operations performance to orders
• Lead and coordinate support to production and development programs across Production functions
• Support supply chain to ensure procurement plans are executable, make/buy decisions are documented, supplier Statements of Work (SOWs) are complete and procurement is on track for both development and production programs
• Ensure that NPI is appropriately tailored and that NPI elements are included within proposals, BOEs (basis if estimates), program plans, IMS, engineering development plans, supporting manufacturing, and subcontract management plans; report on NPI execution with respect to plans.
• Attend and be active member of design reviews and test readiness reviews; identify issues, identify lessons-learned, apply best-practices and be forceful on critical items to ensure NPI and production success
• Serve as a super-CAM responsible for coordination and management of Production control accounts that include supply chain, quality, operations, etc for assigned programs
• Support Design to Unit Production Cost (DTUPC) creation, management and achievement with Development Engineering prior to transition to production for assigned programs/products
• Lead and complete effective Production Readiness Reviews for assigned programs/products internally and with subcontractors

Education (Highest Level Required/Preferred)

• B.S. Engineering or Technical degree required/ M.S. or MBA preferred.

Experience Required (years):                                        

• 5-10 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required:

• 3+ years of successful Program Management experience within programs, operations, supply chain or engineering.
• Demonstrated experience managing programs through the product life cycle (pursuit through support and closure).
• Demonstrated capability of managing cross functional teams with competing priorities (manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, etc.).
• Capable of creating and maintaining constructive customer relationships.

• Ability to manage disciplined internal processes by knowledge of industry standard tools and holding others accountable for the following:
  1. Earned value management
  2. Phase gate process
  3. Program Planning
  4. Risk Management
  5. Requirements Management
• General knowledge of functional areas to include processes, initiatives and improvement objectives.
• 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.
• Knowledge of relevant type of contracts for the Business Unit supported, e.g. fixed price, cost plus, time and materials, performance-based logistics, contract logistics support, master repair agreement.
• 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.
• Proven capability of:
  1. Driving cost down on ongoing production programs
  2. Transitioning products from development into production
  3. Creating and maintaining constructive customer relationships
  4. Leading proposal teams

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Desired:

• Experience with DoD Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process, including identification, proposing, and production cut-in.
• Strong experience in the applicable technical area or product line.
• Moderate understanding of industry trends and our customers and competitors strategies, strengths and weaknesses.
• Working knowledge of the defense acquisition process and an understanding of Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFARS).
• Demonstrated experience working in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality or program management

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Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k 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
• Hybrid or Remote work options at many locations
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

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 without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status. 

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruitingfw@elbitsystems-us.com.

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