Software Project Manager

We're Hiring | Software Project Manager | Ashdod, Israel

Join the Software Center at ELTA Division (IAI) and lead the development of cutting-edge command & control (C4I) software products for defense systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage C4I software product development for various defense projects

• Define and characterize user stories based on system engineering input, and build work plans aligned with project requirements

• Acquire deep technical and system-level understanding of project scopes

• Manage the full software lifecycle for C4I products across multiple projects, including prioritization, backlog management, and sprint planning

• Lead matrixed teams including development, testing, and integration, while collaborating with system engineers to efficiently meet product goals

Requirements:

• B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a relevant field – mandatory

• Minimum 2 years of experience leading development teams, preferably client-server teams in Web or Desktop applications – mandatory

• 1–2 years of proven experience as a software project manager or product manager – mandatory

• Hands-on experience in software development – mandatory

• Understanding of UI/UX principles

• Experience with product management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar

• Experience working with defense systems – an advantage

• Willingness to travel to customer sites in Israel or abroad

• Strong business understanding with the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements

• In-depth knowledge of software development processes and Agile methodology

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Hebrew and English

Why Join Us?

ELTA Systems is a subsidiary and division of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), located in Ashdod and Be’er Sheva. ELTA is a global technology leader in radar, SIGINT, electronic warfare, communications, and integrated systems, and is considered Israel’s national radar and intelligence center.

This role is central to multiple high-impact projects, leading a C4I software product that serves diverse clients both in Israel and abroad. You’ll work in a dynamic and engaging environment, at the heart of Israel’s largest defense technology company.