*Contingent upon contract award*This position is contingent upon Elbit America being awarded the Mobile Tactical Cannon program. Any employment offer and start date for this role will be subject to final contract award and program approval.
Job SummaryTest and Evaluation Program Manager III is a senior program management position. The Test and Evaluation Program Manager III has responsibility for ensuring the planning and performance of assigned complex programs throughout all phases of the program lifecycle. The Test and Evaluation 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 Test and Evaluation Program Manager III is responsible for effective customer communication and is able to proactively respond to the customer, and gain customer trust by meeting commitments and quality standards. The Program Manager III may be required to mentor and/or lead junior project or program managers. This position will be required to forecast sales, new business, and gross profit on their programs, needed to meet the operational goals of the business unit. The Test and Evaluation Program Manager III will influence program teams or Integrated Product Teams to achieve excellence in program execution through the use of Earned Value and other techniques to identify program issues and monitor program performance. Program/Portfolio value vary depending on the mix of programs.
The Test and Evaluation Program Manager III will plan, coordinate, and execute all test related activities across multiple test sites for the Mobile Tactical Cannon program. This role interfaces directly with government ranges, and other federal agencies to obtain experimental and test approvals and ensure safe, compliant test operations. The PM will act as a lead within a multi-disciplinary working group (5 10 engineers, 5-10 ILS/CLS professionals, and subcontractors) and serve as a primary liaison to senior leadership, government customers, and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities and Tasks- Develop and maintain the integrated test master plan, establishing test objectives, schedules, risk assessments, and resource needs for complex test activities.
- Coordinate test planning and execution with government ranges and external authorities, ensuring safety, compliance, and alignment with range specific requirements.
- Lead cross functional test and ILS/CLS working groups, facilitating decision making, assigning actions, and driving issue resolution without formal supervisory authority.
- Ensure quality and compliance of test documentation, including technical reports, safety assessments, CDRLs, and data collection packages consistent with contractual and regulatory requirements.
- Provide expert level briefings and status updates to senior leadership, program management, and government stakeholders, highlighting performance, risks, and recommended actions.
- Apply advanced risk and opportunity management, interpreting performance metrics and financial indicators to identify issues early and drive mitigation strategies.
- Support program planning and execution, collaborating with engineering, operations, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure readiness, integration activities, and transition to production.
- Develop budget inputs and financial estimates, including ROMs, BOEs, and program forecasts, and support program managers in managing to established budgets.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships, serving as a key technical and programmatic interface to anticipate needs, address issues, and support long term customer satisfaction.
- Mentor junior PMs and influence continuous improvement, modeling expected behaviors, promoting best practices, and identifying opportunities that enhance program execution and business outcomes.
Knowledge (Education/License/Certification, Prior Experience)- Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
- Core Program Management Expertise
- 5+ years of program/project management experience, including cost, schedule, and performance execution.
- PMP® or equivalent certification.
- Demonstrated experience applying program management frameworks, risk management, Earned Value Management, BOEs, and financial forecasting.
- Ground Combat Vehicle & Test Expertise
- Professional experience in ground combat vehicle test planning, execution, and range coordination.
- Working knowledge of DoD/Army test approvals, safety releases, and coordination with government test agencies.
- Understanding of range scheduling, instrumentation, telemetry, data acquisition, and safety compliance.
- Technical & Integration Knowledge
- Experience supporting platform integration (C2 systems, payloads, telemetry, instrumentation).
- Familiarity with systems engineering, test engineering processes, and configuration management tools.
- Advanced coursework or certification in test engineering or systems engineering.
- ILS / Logistics Knowledge
- Understanding of ILS product development (training, tech pubs, provisioning) and ILS requirements analysis.
- Awareness of ILS interdependencies, tools, and technologies.
- Experience developing and delivering CDRLs and logistics related deliverables.
- Cross Functional & Business Acumen
- Experience working with Finance, Sourcing, Contracts, and Engineering in a cross functional program environment.
- Ability to interpret and communicate contractual requirements, including revisions and negotiation strategies.
- Knowledge of program budgeting processes and Control Account Management.
- Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
- Proven ability to interface with customers, anticipate needs, and manage issues with tact and diplomacy.
- Experience supporting or leading IPTs, technical discussions, and stakeholder coordination.
Tools & Systems- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Project) and project management tools.
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management, data analysis tools, and test documentation systems.
Skills and Abilities- Critical thinker who is able to analyze, evaluate, and interpret information effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to create and maintain constructive customer relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to complete projects or programs on time, within scope and budget while delivering a quality product to the customer with a high level of satisfaction.
- Demonstrated future growth potential.
- Models the required behavior to manage in accordance with disciplined internal processes aligned with industry standard tools; holds self and others accountable for the following: Earned value management, Program Planning, Risk Management, Requirements Management.
- Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing, with demonstrated ability to create and give program management review presentations. Able to mentor others in effective communications.
- Ability to lead program team members through influence and to mentor junior project or program managers to effectively lead through influence.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently to build, guide, and lead an integrated product team and to effectively mentor IPT leads.
Travel/Physical Requirements- Requires up to 20% domestic and possible international travel
- Work is usually conducted in an outdoor test facility atmosphere
- Exposed to conditions such as engine noise, artillery fire, dust and chemical fumes
- Hearing, vision and breathing protection needed and provided in appropriate areas
- Some exposure to elements of weather
- Matrix organizational structure
- Fast-paced and deliverables-oriented culture
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
- Light to moderate lifting may be required.
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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, Identity 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.
