Program Manager R&D Projects

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Netanya, ISR
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace • Defense
A subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, we are focused on proprietary radar solutions and avionics systems.
The Role
The Program Manager will plan and oversee R&D product development projects, manage schedules, budgets, and coordinate activities for production and testing.
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Description

DRS RADA is looking for a Program Manager to join our team.

The program manager will be responsible for planning and overseeing product development projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget.

As part of this role, the program manager will be responsible for the following activities:

  • Leading the project multidisciplinary - working closely with System Engineers, Quality, Production, and Delivery teams.
  • Project management including schedule preparation and monitoring, budget management, risk management, and bottleneck monitoring.
  • Coordinating all activities related to:
  • Prototypes production
  • Testing and integration (lab & field tests)
  • Release to production
  • First production batch
  • Handshake with the production line managers
Requirements
  • A bachelor’s degree in an engineering field; MBA is an advantage.
  • At least 3 years of experience as an R&D engineer.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in project management roles, developing complex, multidisciplinary products aimed for mass production.
  • Proven experience in transitioning from development to production.
  • Comfortable making decisions under uncertainty and dynamic conditions.
  • Ability to lead in a matrix; comfortable working with multiple interfaces simultaneously.
  • Hands-on, can-do attitude.
  • Customer orientation and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Thorough and methodical approach.
  • In-depth understanding of radars - advantage.
  • Experience with OEM products - advantage.
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

Skills Required

  • A bachelor's degree in an engineering field
  • At least 3 years of experience as an R&D engineer
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in project management roles
  • Proven experience in transitioning from development to production
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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The Company
795 Employees
Year Founded: 1970

What We Do

A subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, we are focused on proprietary radar solutions and avionics systems.

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