Supply Chain & Production Project Manager

Supply Chain & Production Project Manager (Space & Satellites) | Leading Defense Company | Central Israel

For a premier defense and aerospace company, we are hiring an Engineering & Operations Project Manager to lead complex, cutting-edge satellite technology projects end-to-end — from initial concept and proposal through development, integration, and final delivery.

This role is ideal for proactive, assertive project leaders with strong interpersonal skills, a drive for independent execution, and proven matrix management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Ownership: Directing projects through all phases — customer proposals, engineering cost estimation, development milestones, and serial production execution.

• Strong R&D / NPI Interface: Working closely with R&D engineering teams, participating in design reviews, and managing seamless transition from development to mass production (NPI to Serial).

• Shop-Floor & Manufacturing Integration: Handling day-to-day line constraints, managing complex BOMs, driving engineering change orders (ECO), and ensuring compliance with stringent aerospace quality standards.

• Supply Chain & Procurement: Collaborating extensively with procurement teams, identifying component shortages, and implementing creative problem-solving to eliminate supplier bottlenecks.

• Planning & Budget Control: Managing integrated schedules using MS Project, tracking project budget performance (planned vs. actual), and delivering periodic status reports to executive leadership.

Requirements:

• Education: B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering & Management / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering — Mandatory.

• Operations & Manufacturing Background: Substantial background in production planning, MRP, or manufacturing operations (experience as a large-scale project planner or operational PM) — Major Advantage.

• Project Experience: At least 2 years of experience managing production and/or multidisciplinary development projects.

• Systems & Tools: Proficiency in ERP systems (hands-on experience with SAP, especially PP & PS modules — Strong Advantage); advanced proficiency in MS Project and Excel.

• Industry Experience: Background within defense/aerospace industries and/or active security clearance — Significant Advantage.

• Soft Skills: High ownership mindset, excellent stakeholder communication, resilience under pressure, and high intrinsic motivation. • Availability: Willingness to work overtime as required by project milestones.

📍 Location: Central Israel

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