Project Manager

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to oversee and manage multiple high-budget projects within the air defense sector.

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, proven project management experience, and the ability to handle complex, multi-project environments. Previous experience in the defense industry is preferred, particularly in managing projects related to air defense systems or complex defense systems.

This role involves managing projects at various stages of their life cycles, ensuring all aspects of the projects—business, administrative, financial, and technical—are successfully delivered.

A solid technical understanding of mechanical engineering, electronics, and systems engineering is required, including an understanding of interfaces between different subsystems.

The position requires frequent travel to customers and suppliers within Israel. Hybrid work is not available.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple high-budget security projects simultaneously, ensuring they meet scope, timeline, and budget requirements.
• Oversee projects at different life cycle stages, from initiation to closure.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Work closely with engineering teams across mechanical, electronics, and systems disciplines, coordinating between these domains and supporting integration processes for complex systems.
• Ensure all aspects of project management are addressed, including business, administrative, financial, and technical requirements.
• Negotiate with stakeholders to resolve conflicts and achieve project goals.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues to senior management.
• Maintain excellent interpersonal relationships and ensure high levels of service orientation and productivity.
• Foster a creative and solution-oriented environment to address project challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, preferably in a multi-project environment.
• Previous project management experience in the defense industry is a significant advantage, preferably in the air defense systems sector.
• Technical understanding of mechanical engineering and electronics, along with familiarity with systems engineering, subsystem interfaces, and complex systems integration.
• Experience working in stressful environments with multiple competing priorities.
• Familiarity with project management software and tools.
• Proven experience in negotiations and conflict resolution.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and creative thinking abilities.
• High level of service orientation and commitment to delivering results.
• Ability to manage complex projects with a focus on productivity and efficiency.