What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager II position at Elbit Systems of America?
Company Information
Elbit 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: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube.
Summary Of Responsibilities
Job Summary:
The Project Manager II – represents a mid-level position for a career in Project/program Management at the ESA, LLC Fort Worth Operations Site. Under the direct supervision of Program Manager, Director of Programs or Business Unit Vice President the Project Manager II will assist in managing all aspects of a project, or multiple projects, within the project’s life cycle.
Responsibilities And Tasks
Elbit 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: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube.
Summary Of Responsibilities
Job Summary:
The Project Manager II – represents a mid-level position for a career in Project/program Management at the ESA, LLC Fort Worth Operations Site. Under the direct supervision of Program Manager, Director of Programs or Business Unit Vice President the Project Manager II will assist in managing all aspects of a project, or multiple projects, within the project’s life cycle.
Responsibilities And Tasks
- Defines project requirements
- Responsible for management of one or more large-scale, highly complex projects with scope scanning more than one functional area or discipline
- Serves as Team Leader for multiple initiatives, varying in complexity
- Ability to communication well with various levels of leadership
- Use the Microsoft Office Project Server system to achieve schedule, cost, and scope program objectives
- Utilizes PMI project management tools and methodologies
- Manages the development of project standards, procedures and quality objectives
- Develops and communicates project schedules, plans, cost and organization wide metrics
- Provides formalized, continuing work direction and leadership to assigned project leaders(s)/team including scheduling, assignment of work, and review of project work
- Negotiates for financial, physical, or human resources to support a project(s)
- Takes action on potential risks and issues and provides proposals for solutions to senior management if escalation is required
- Utilizes Process Improvement techniques such as Six Sigma tools and SEI-CMM processes
- Assesses variances from the plan and develops and implements changes as necessary to ensure project meets time, cost and quality objectives
- Conducts formal customer reviews at project completion to confirm acceptance and satisfaction
- Develops and maintains a productive working relationship with project sponsors, customers, vendors and other key stakeholders
- Conduct regular planning and review sessions to understand and communicate project interdependencies and avoid resource conflicts
- Conduct status meetings and communicate status, highlighting successes, and red flags to the Program Sponsors on a regular basis and to other constituencies on an as needed basis
- Work with the functional/business leaders to evaluate and prioritize program and schedule requirements
- Ensure project documentation has been completed with appropriate level of detail based on the project size
- Assign project managers and other resources to projects
- Establish and maintain the channels of communication necessary to assure timely customer and business awareness of project progress/issues
- Create and maintain a Project Management schedule for each assigned project
- 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
- Plan, execute, monitor and control then close assigned project/project phases as needed
- Implement best practices in team building and provide the leadership needed to produce successful project results
- Identify all relevant project stakeholders and actively engage them in initiation, planning, execution, monitor and control of the project
- Read and understand the company policies and procedures that apply to performing project 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
- Participate in the proposal process if and when needed to do so and participate in make-or-buy decisions as needed
- Conduct project kick off meetings and WBS with project team
- Ensure Work Breakdown Structures are created and maintained for each assigned project
- Ensure project schedules are created, monitored, and have updated status weekly
- Tailor applicable company procedures as required
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers; both internal and external
- Prepare and present project management reviews as scheduled for internal management and external customers
- Conduct regularly scheduled, productive team meetings using best practices in meeting facilitation (e.g. meeting agendas & minutes for all scheduled meetings)
- Ensure the project team documents lessons learned on a regular basis throughout the life of the project to include project phase completion and project closure
- Ensure meeting minutes for team and customer meetings are created, made available, and filed appropriately in project/project folders on the EFW server
- Adhere to applicable ITAR, TINA, FAR, Export Compliance, EMD, Safety, and Security requirements
- Ensure risk and issue management are maintained and communicated
- Utilize decision analysis and resolution techniques throughout the duration of the project
- Engage in continuous process improvement
- Ensure Change Control is utilized on all projects 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 and schedule requirements
- Monitor product quality, design, and technology to ensure consistency
- Review deliverables prepared by the team for completeness, accuracy, and quality before submitting them to the customer
- Ensure project and product documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately (e.g. SharePoint, Project Server, ESA portal etc)
- Manage project budgets and schedules, track and report cost and team hours on a regular basis
- Create, maintain, and report project surveys as needed
- Create and maintain a project action item log and track all action items to completion
- Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by supervisor
- Creates, Recommends and Control approved budgets for all technical support needs
- Approve change requests that do not affect scope, schedule, budget, or quality
- Prioritize change requests
- Execute all approved plans & schedules
- Coordinate project activities within ESA, ESL, sub-contractors, and customers
- External customers
- Contractors and sub-contractors
- Counterparts at ESL, Ltd
- Other ESA, LLC operating sites
- Bachelor Required (5-10 years functional experience may substitute)
- Functional Experience Required (Using Skill Set) - 3-5 years
- Management Experience Required - 3-5 years
- Industry - Entry level
- Detailed understanding of project management methods, tools, and techniques
- Detailed understanding of business, structure, and relationship with
- Basic knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, purchase orders, and sales order routers
- Knowledge of contracts: fixed price, cost plus, and time and materials
- Detailed understanding in the use of MS Office, Visio, Outlook, and Project Professional
- Expertise in estimation methods, critical path analysis, earned value techniques and is able to integrate process and quality into the balance of resources, time and functionality
- Detailed understanding in time management, meeting facilitation, and problem-solving
- Detailed understanding to clearly communicate ideas verbally and in writing
- Detailed understanding to create and give project management review presentations
- Detailed understanding to negotiate and apply tact and diplomacy with internal/external customers and foreign personnel
- Detailed understanding to work independently and build and lead an integrated product team
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- 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, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
- If you encounter issues with your application, please email TalentAcquisition@ElbitAmerica.com***
