Program Manager I (REF2657U)

The Program Manager I (PgM-1) is the first step in a career path in program management at Elbit America. The incumbent has one-to-three 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/or pass-through.

programs.  The Program Manager I reports directly to the Director or Programs. Responsibilities and Tasks in order of priority to be successful:Read and understand the company policies and procedures that apply to performing programmanagement at the ESA.Develop an awareness of the Organizational Process Assets (OPAs), i.e. procedures, templates,Apply best practices in project management to ensure projects: (1) are completed on time andwithin 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 buydecisions as needed.Develop an in-depth understanding of program documentation, requirements, expectations anddeliverables, 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 producesuccessful 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.Identify all relevant program stakeholders and actively engage them in planning, execution andcontrol 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 andexternal customers.Conduct regularly-scheduled, productive, team meetings using best practices in meetingfacilitation.Ensure the program team documents lessons learned on a regular basis throughout the life of theprogram to include program phase completion and program closure.Ensure meeting minutes for team and customer meetings are created, made available and filedappropriately in project/program folders on the EFW server.Adhere to applicable ITAR, TINA, FAR, Export Compliance, EMD, Safety, and Securityrequirements.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 andgold-plating.Apply a work authorization system to ensure the right work is being done at the right time by theright people.Monitor performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.Monitor product quality, design and technology to ensure consistency with contractualrequirements.Review deliverables prepared by the team for completeness, accuracy and quality beforesubmitting 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.