Sr. Director Research & Development - REF2609Q

Job Summary:The Sr Director R&D is responsible for a R&D cost center responsible for architecting, designing, developing and transitioning to program execution Corporate level priority technology areas and associated pursuits. These programs span a wide breadth of technology areas from UASs, Launched Effects, counter UAS, soldier vision systems, radars, and Missile Warning Systems as examples. In this regard, he/she will establish, deploy, and execute R&D and capture strategies and plans to position the corporation to meet our customer's most critical needs while meeting our own strategic business objectives. Reporting to the Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer of the corporation, this position is responsible for all aspects of the commercial, financial, and operational performance of the R&D cost center business segment while teaming with the General Managers of the corporation's P&Ls for transition of the technology and associated programs. He/she is responsible for leading the development and implementation of a compelling and differentiated growth strategy and business plan across the areas assigned by the CTO and CEO. The Sr Director must have a strong external and marketplace orientation, being highly comfortable building and managing relationships with customers, partners, and suppliers, including Elbit Systems Ltd. in Israel. Additionally, the successful candidate must be able to build strong, cross functional, working relationships across the wide portfolio of Elbit America. The position will be either REMOTE or based at the Elbit Systems of America corporate office in Fort Worth, Texas, with regular domestic and international travel as per the nature and requirements of the role. Responsibilities and Tasks (listed in bullet format) in order of priority to be successfulIn partnership with the SVP, develop and drive the execution of the strategic growth plan for the Advanced Programs business segment as to ensure that its product and service capabilities, processes and practices are properly aligned to serve its customer base, achieve short- and long-term business goals and deliver exceptional shareholder returns.Consistent with the strategic plan, prepare, coordinate, present, and secure approval for the business plans and budgets for Advanced Programs, including revenue and profit targets.Oversee and deliver commercial, financial, and operational performance of Advanced Programs, ensuring optimal deployment of assets, human resources, and financial resources. Establish appropriate and report progress against key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress against key business goals.Establish a discipline and culture of execution – working within budget, working within customer driven timelines and overall program and project management excellence.Ensure that the SVP and top leadership team are appropriately and sufficiently informed to make judgements on key issues and decisions.Establish relationships and trust with current and potential customers with the goals of securing and expanding business sales.Actively support business development activities – share in the revenue generation responsibilities within the business.Fulfill product commitments to customers and ensure satisfaction with Elbit performance. Coordinate and obtain performance commitments and resources from functional managers as required by business plans.Identify, prioritize, pursue, and realize organic and inorganic growth opportunities for Advanced Programs, including potential acquisitions and joint ventures.Provide specialist market access and/or product technology for other business ventures.Serve as the key catalyst for introducing new thinking, approaches, practices, processes, tools, and systems into the business segment.Ensure that the Advanced Programs organization has the right talent and is appropriately staffed and organized to enable it to achieve the strategy; build and develop highly effective teams and succession talent for all critical positions.Align the organization to optimally meet business segment and customer requirements.Provide strong, visible, and inspired leadership to all Advanced Programs employees, including both business segment and assigned functional staff, promoting and maintaining strong employee morale. Establish high expectations for all employees with regard to meeting performance objectives and adhering to company values.Build and nurture an organizational culture within the business segment that is aligned with the Company’s vision, mission, and values. Establish a culture of excellence – quality, collaboration, innovation, passion, customer focus, continuous improvement. Model behavior for others and hold the team accountable to operate in a manner consistent with them.Perform his/her duties following prudent and ethical business practices and other business policies and procedures as established by the Company and the Department of Defense.Ensure that Elbit Systems of America meets all government and corporate regulations and policies on an ongoing basis.Represent Elbit America to and effectively communicate and liaise with customers, suppliers, partners, employees, government authorities, and other key stakeholders.Serve as an integral member of the overall Elbit America leadership team that sets the company’s strategic and financial direction.The following critical success factors represent those deemed most critical to be accomplished in year one to ensure success:Establish strong, trust-based working relationships with the SVP and top leadership team and with key internal and external stakeholders across Elbit Systems of AmericaEstablish himself/herself as the overall leader of the Advanced Programs business segment and ensure that the organization is clearly motivated and aligned.Define/refine and implement the corporate strategic roadmap and growth plan for Advanced Programs and put in place action plans to realize its key objectives.Get smart on and drive to success high-potential new business pursuits in support of the growth plan.