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A subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, we are focused on proprietary radar solutions and avionics systems.
The Role
Provide PMO support for R&D projects: track work plans, manage resources and risks, maintain project control systems, coordinate with factory/procurement/production, oversee timelines, assist integration/validation, and manage subcontractor compliance and financials.
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Description
DRS RADA, a leading defense high-tech company specializing in radar systems development, is seeking a motivated and skilled PMO to join our R&D department.
Responsibilities:
- Provide operational support for all R&D projects, assisting in the execution of work plans.
- Track annual work plans, ensuring alignment with objectives, monitoring progress against plans, managing resources, and identifying risks.
- Work extensively with the company’s project management systems to maintain project control.
- Work extensively with the factory for resource coordination and major breakdowns.
- Oversee project timelines and proactively manage risks to ensure project milestones are met.
- Assist development teams with procurement and logistics processes.
- Collaborate closely with R&D team leaders, project managers, system engineers, procurement teams, and production staff.
- Active involvement in the project life cycle (KOM, DRs, installation, integration, validation).
- Align/focus the project team towards the main goals.
- Responsibility for coordinating and managing subcontractor activities, mainly timelines, compliance, terms, and financials.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- 3–4 years of experience in related roles.
- Strong cross-functional leadership, assertiveness, and a proactive approach.
- Systemic and process-oriented thinking with the ability to analyze and optimize workflows.
- Ability to perform under pressure in a dynamic and fast-changing environment.
- Experience in building and managing Gantt-based work plans, with proficiency in MS Project.
- Previous experience as a PMO is a significant advantage.
- Experience with Jira and Priority is an advantage.
- Temporary position - Potential for Permanent role
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- 3-4 years of experience in related roles
- Strong cross-functional leadership, assertiveness, and proactive approach
- Systemic and process-oriented thinking with the ability to analyze and optimize workflows
- Ability to perform under pressure in a dynamic and fast-changing environment
- Experience in building and managing Gantt-based work plans, with proficiency in MS Project
- Previous experience as a PMO
- Experience with Jira and Priority
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The Company
What We Do
A subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, we are focused on proprietary radar solutions and avionics systems.






