Sr Program Manager - SlingWorks (Visual Systems)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager to lead complex development efforts in visual systems and extended reality (XR) technologies.

This role will support cutting ‑ edge R&D programs that enhance situational awareness, human-machine teaming, mission rehearsal, and immersive visualization capabilities for next ‑ generation defense solutions.

The Senior Program Manager will drive daily execution, cross ‑ functional coordination, and successful delivery of a high ‑ visibility program that directly enables the growth of our business units.

Will directly support and work with the R&D Director responsible for the Visually Augmented Systems portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:


* Lead program planning, execution, risk management, and delivery for advanced visual systems and XR technology programs.


* Manage cost, schedule, and performance across multiple sites


* Coordinate with engineering, product management, UX/HMI, systems architecture, and operations to ensure cohesive execution and technical alignment.


* Translate customer needs, mission use cases, and operational requirements into program plans and actionable engineering tasks.


* Drive technology maturation from prototypes through integration, testing, and transition to business units or production programs.


* Maintain rigorous program documentation, compliance, and reporting aligned with internal processes and contractual requirements.


* Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies to ensure program success.


* Foster a collaborative, agile, and high-performance environment within the cross-functional program team.


* Apply and champion the Elbit Program Management Excellence (PMX) construct

Preferred Qualifications:


* Proven experience managing complex technology development programs, including baseline management


* Strong understanding of systems engineering, optical systems, image processing, display technologies, or XR software frameworks.


* Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage programs with high technical content.


* Experience with defense, aerospace, or regulated industries is highly preferred.


* Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with customers, leadership, partners, and technical teams.


* PMP certification, EVMS experience, or equivalent program leadership credentials are a plus.


* Experience with Military type qualification is highly desired

Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification:


* Requires a bachelor's degree and typically 10+ years of experience


* Strong experiential resumes will be considered

Skills and Abilities:


* Must be comfortable operating across multiple disciplines and engaging with senior Subject Matter Experts in each


* Detail-oriented and comfortable with programmatic hands-on work, including MS Office suite


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