Job Summary: 

The Project Manager II is an entry-level position for a career in Project Management under the direct supervision of Program Manager or Program Director. The Project Manager II will typically be responsible for the cost, schedule, quality, customer satisfaction, and technical performance of a well- defined or established development program for a small system or component, or a several production or logistics programs. Coordinates program requirements in the planning stages. Similar programs exist to draw precedence. Alternatively, the Project Manager II may act in a supporting role to the Program Manager of a large, more complex program. The primary focus will be managing Helmet Mounted Display Systems (HMDS) programs, with additional support for other electronic defense systems. The Project Manager II uses experience in product development and New Product Introduction (NPI), familiarity with aerospace and defense industry programs, and experience with supply chain and material planning to accomplish their tasks. This role offers a career path toward Program Manager.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Lead program planning and scheduling with minimal supervision
• Plan, execute, monitor, and control project activities to meet milestones and deadlines
• Apply best practices to ensure projects:

• Complete on time, within budget, and in scope
• Deliver high-quality products
• Achieve customer satisfaction

• Drive accountability for accurate, complete, and quality deliverables
• Maintain project documentation and ensure accessibility
• Prepare status reports, meeting minutes, and presentations with minimal oversight
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers
• Support proposal development as needed
• Manage contracts, purchase orders, and status reporting requirements
• Identify and mitigate project risks; maintain risk register and escalate issues as needed
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, TINA, FAR, Export, EMD, Safety, and Security requirements
• Promote continuous improvement by sharing ideas and lessons learned

 Skills and Abilities:

• 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

Education, Experience, License, or Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Minimum 1-3 years related functional experience is required
• Basic knowledge of project management methods, tools, and techniques
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook, and Project

CAPM®/PMP® is preferred

• Basic knowledge of contracts: fixed price, cost plus, and time and materials are desired

Travel/Physical Requirements:

• May require domestic and international travel and passport

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• 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

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 an employment contract. 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.

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