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Staff Project Engineering Manager (Finance)



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.

Elbit America - Night Vision is a world leader in night vision technology, with more than two million Generation 3 image intensifier tubes produced and providing integrated solutions that meet customers' evolving challenges. During its 60-year production legacy, the company has secured more than 90-night vision-related patents and supplies nearly 100 allied countries with its products. The company has more than 500 talented employees and operates in Roanoke, Virginia.

The Project Engineering Manager (PEM) is the leader of the engineering content of a project. The PEM is responsible for the planning, execution, monitoring and control, and overall cost, schedule and technical performance of the project's engineering effort. The PEM may be assigned projects that include new product development, product sustainment, and existing product upgrades. New product development includes projects that are solely designed in-house as well as those that are co-developed using other Elbit Systems companies or external suppliers and contractors. The PEM is not only the engineering project leader but he/she is also the liaison between business units and the engineering team. The PEM is required to build robust relationships with the business unit program managers, Chief Engineers, and engineering Functional Managers. The PEM is expected to demonstrate effective leadership and communication skills and have the ability to work well with people at all levels. Project Engineering Managers report to the Site Execution Engineering Director or Manager.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Planning

  • Develop/refine engineering WBS, in accordance with company standards tailored as appropriate to meet specific project requirements
  • Clearly define and document project scope and deliverables
  • Coordinate and integrate the different functional inputs into a coherent executable project plan.
  • Establish, negotiate and allocate budgets across the Integrated Project Team (IPT) and Functional Managers
  • Coordinate the development of the engineering portion of the resource loaded IMS
  • Coordinate the development of the initial risk and opportunity register
  • Communicate staffing requirements to functional management and Engineering Director in support of the engineering resource planning process

Project Execution

  • Lead engineering project execution to include the cost, schedule and technical baselines for all engineering activities
  • Partner with PM's, Engineering Functional Managers, and Functional CAMs to ensure the project is being staffed and executed to plan
  • Manage project scope ensuring budget/schedule changes are made with corresponding scope changes

Cost and Schedule Management

  • Utilize Earned Value Management System (EVMS) (scaled as appropriate) to monitor and control engineering cost and schedule performance
  • Ensure IMS is current
  • Work with team to develop work arounds to incurred cost and schedule variances
  • Coordinate/document variance reporting
  • Update WBS as required
  • Mediate and Adjudicate conflicts that arise within the engineering team and between engineering and the program manager
  • Update risk and opportunities
  • Conduct project reviews as required, reporting program status to senior management

People/Relationships

  • Mentor/coach project team members to help achieve efficient and effective project execution
  • Establish and maintain business unit partnerships
  • Establish and maintain key Elbit, customer, and engineering functional management relationships
  • Establish and maintain relationships with Chief Engineering's

Resource Management

  • Develop and maintain staffing requirements (by skill and time phased) through a resource loaded schedule
  • Enter and maintain staffing requirements into workforce planning tool
  • Negotiate staffing requirements with engineering Functional Managers
  • Support functional staffing analysis for future work
  • Partner with functional management in employee performance assessment, development, and corrective action
  • Identify and report variances between staffing levels vs plan

Process

  • Execute role in accordance with project management process and other relevant procedures
  • Support company level process initiatives and audits
  • Continually seek ways to improve efficiency and performance
  • Partner with Chief Engineers to establish process tailoring
  • Identify risks associated with tailored tasks.

Bids and Proposals

  • Develop/coordinate engineering program bid and execution baselines (technical, scope, cost, schedule, risk, opportunities...) in accordance with defined scope and objectives
  • Partner with Chief Engineers and Functional Manager(s) to provide innovative technical solutions to fit within budget and schedule constraints
  • Lead the development of Basis of Estimates (BOE's) in accordance with company policy, using relevant historical data wherever possible
  • Develop engineering Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), in accordance with company standards tailored as appropriate to meet specific project requirements
  • Develop/support the development of the Integrated Management Schedule (IMS) at the project level, developing work packages and staffing requirements
  • Coordinate and document process tailoring activities for specific project requirements
  • Document risks and opportunities associated with the Engineering Bid

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's of Administration, Organizational Behavior, Engineering or equivalent discipline
  • Certified Project Management Professional
  • 10+ years relevant product development experience (Military products preferred)
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Financial Planning and Cost Accounting experience

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
  • 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

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 a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Apply

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