Program Manager III - Commercial Aviation

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.

Program Manager III is a senior program management position. The Program Manager III has responsibility for ensuring the planning and performance of assigned complex programs throughout all phases of the program lifecycle. The Program Manager III is responsible for the cost, schedule, quality, customer satisfaction, and technical performance of assigned programs and for using that successful execution to drive future growth.

The Program Manager III is responsible for effective customer communication and is able to proactively respond to the customer, gain customer trust by meeting commitments and quality standards, and may mentor or lead junior project or program managers. This position requires forecasting sales, new business, and gross profit for their programs to meet the operational goals of the business unit.

The Program Manager III will direct program teams or Integrated Product Teams in achieving excellence in program execution through the use of Earned Value and other techniques to identify program issues and monitor program performance.

• Hold self and team accountable for high performance standards and coach the team to effectively manage changing priorities.
• Model expected behaviors and mentor more junior project/program managers.
• Communicate program objectives to the team, relate how the program supports the strategic plans of the company, and foster strategic thinking.
• Lead the development of detailed project or program plans using company policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Lead assigned program teams according to specific program plans to achieve delivery and quality goals.
• Apply risk management expertise, prepare and interpret risk and opportunity analyses, and take corrective action to mitigate problems.
• Prepare forecasts of new business, sales, and gross profit for annual operating plans.
• Establish program budgets, hold control account managers accountable for adherence, and advocate continuous improvement opportunities to meet customer requirements.
• Build and maintain close customer relationships, anticipate needs, and pursue open communication to expand business.
• Ensure customer satisfaction in product performance, delivery, cost, and scope as the primary point of contact.
• Provide detailed program performance, risk assessments, and opportunities to business area leadership and customers.
• Coordinate with marketing personnel for approval of marketing plans and proposals.
• Lead contract negotiation strategies based on financial objectives and contractual obligations.
• Plan and execute programs per contractual obligations, managing multiple suppliers and affiliates.
• Conduct periodic internal and external program reviews to monitor execution, collect feedback, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Create, maintain, and present program scorecards.
• Ensure design for manufacturability efforts and smooth transition to production for development programs.
• Lead technical discussions to ensure all technical requirements are met.
• Act as a steward of company policies and best practices to achieve program quality goals.
• Perform other job‑related tasks as assigned.

• Critical thinker with strong analytical, evaluative, and interpretive skills.
• Ability to create and maintain constructive customer relationships.
• Deep understanding of industry trends, customers, and competitors.
• Experience in applicable technical area or product line.
• Experience leading teams through the five phases of the project management framework.
• Demonstrated…