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







