Air Defense Systems Program Manager

Defense Plant – Missile Systems and Space Division

Development Program Manager – Air Defense System

Responsibilities:

• Budgeting and initiating a large-scale development program
• Leading the development of a complex System-of-Systems architecture in the air defense domain
• Leading negotiations and preparing contractual agreements with key subcontractors within the company and externally
• Building and ensuring execution of an integrated work plan from system requirements definition through design validation, including complex system testing
• Managing business, technical, and project interfaces – budgets, contracts, engineering/technical aspects, performance, deliveries, and milestone compliance
• Managing subcontractors in Israel and abroad
• Leading development, integration, system integration, and system verification processes, including test campaigns with the customer
• Matrix leadership of engineering teams, budgeting, contracts, production, ILS, and customer support functions within the organization
• Leading system marketing activities to potential customers worldwide

Requirements:

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering / Software Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Mechanical Engineering – mandatory
• M.Sc. in Engineering or Business Administration – advantage
• At least 5 years of experience leading development programs exceeding $50M – mandatory
• Familiarity with missile systems / munitions / air defense domains – mandatory
• Strong engineering understanding and active involvement in integration processes of complex systems (System-of-Systems) and C4I / command and control systems – mandatory
• Proven experience working with international customers – mandatory
• Willingness to travel abroad – mandatory
• Experience in matrix management – mandatory
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Hebrew and English – mandatory
• Familiarity with processes involving the Israeli Ministry of Defense – advantage

Additional Information You May Find Interesting:

Program management in the air defense domain is one of the most multidisciplinary roles, where the key word is coordination – coordination between disciplines, professions, and multiple work teams. A development program manager in Israel Aerospace Industries is an active partner in developing and producing strategic, top-tier projects in a stimulating and creative environment that includes some of the brightest minds in Israel.

The Air Defense Systems division develops and manufactures the most advanced air defense systems, radar and sensor capabilities, fire-control systems, and next-generation interceptors. Our systems are operationally deployed and protect critical sites and assets worldwide. We work with some of the most advanced systems engineering tools available to remain leaders in a rapidly evolving and competitive market.