Product Line Manager (Product Development, Fused Night Vision)

Company Description

Elbit Systems of 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: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

Elbit Systems of America – Warfighters, Night Vision

Elbit Systems of 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 their products. The company has more than 500 talented employees and operates in Roanoke, Virginia.

Job Description

The successful candidate will become the subject matter expert for the Night Vision market providing requirements, design tradeoff guidance, feature prioritization, and strategic direction for the night vision technology development. The candidate will be responsible for full understanding and the strategic leadership of defined night vision technologies, including i^2 and thermal imaging sensors, within the dismount soldier kit to provide a full Integrated Soldier System offering. The candidate will work as the customer advocate translating customer needs into requirements and developing the product offering strategy/roadmap. While leveraging engineering support, they will also be responsible for thought leadership to advance Elbit's placement as the industry leader in night vision technologies. Strong communications and interpersonal skills coupled with an appreciation and interest in growing the Warfighter Systems business unit is required. The candidate will be expected to provide expert guidance and leadership in support of Sales, Business Development, Engineering, Program Management, and Strategy.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate shall own a designated product group within the Warfighter Systems business unit’s product portfolio.

• Collaborate with senior leadership regarding product strategies to acquire new business including both internal and customer funded R&D
• Develop product offering business cases
• Reporting to the Director of Product Management, work hand-in-hand with Business Development, Program Management, Engineering and Operations to execute & drive innovation into the Warfighter Systems strategy
• Oversee total Product Lifecycle Sustainment working with other stakeholders to seek maximum business efficiency
• Work as the customer advocate translating customer needs into technical requirements and developing the product offering strategies/developmental roadmaps
• Author and socialize the product offering strategy/roadmap
• Understand market problems and provide strategic direction based on market segment assessment
• Understand customer requirements and liaise with engineering stakeholders for innovative product requirement implementation to meet or exceed the customer requirements
• Analyze competitive strategies and provide competitive assessment advice to the business
• Provide technology assessment reports and incorporate into the product offering roadmap
• Advise engineering teams on the CONOPS and requirements for dismounted soldiers
• Define the components of the Warfighter Systems offering – including hardware and software components
• Define the offering lifecycle
• Determine value-based pricing strategy for all major projects
• Work with Marketing to communicate value proposition, highlighting differentiators through competitive analysis
• Lead product development Checkpoint reviews for all development activities, showing ROI of R&D funds
• Monitor product development activities
• Define Product Design Priorities
• Rationalize IRAD & EAID for the product portfolio
• Establish Production Cost (DTUPC) Targets
• Support proposal preparation and submission
• Support customer relationships, with primary responsibility for capturing the requirements of the customer through direct interactions with these customers
• Understand the integration of night vision technologies, including imaging sensors, within the dismounted warfighter kit to provide a fully Integrated Warfighter System o