R&D Project Manager

At our company, we're on a mission to redefine vehicle safety and reliability on a global scale. Founded in 2016, we have pioneered the world's first fully automated suite of vehicle inspection systems. At the heart of this innovation lies our advanced AI-centric technology, representing the pinnacle of computer vision, Machine Learning, and generative AI within the automotive sector. With over $380M in funding and strategic partnerships with industry giants such as Toyota, Amazon, General Motors, Volvo, and Hertz, our technology is utilized in manufacturing plants, dealerships, wholesale auctions, delivery fleets, seaports, and more. Our growing global team of over 250 employees is committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, encourages teamwork, and strives for excellence. We are seeking an experienced R&D Project Manager to join our Tel Aviv Office and drive cross-functional execution across our R&D organization. In this role, youll partner closely with R&D leadership and management, lead complex initiatives across multiple teams, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with clear visibility. Youll also own key infrastructure and FinOps initiatives, and work day-to-day with the VP R&D, including building leadership-ready updates and presentations.
A day in the life and how youll make an impact:
* Lead end-to-end delivery of cross-R&D programs: planning, execution, dependency management, and delivery tracking.
* Partner with R&D managers and team leads to define scope, timelines, milestones, resources, and success metrics.
* Drive infrastructure projects (e.g., internal platforms, tooling, dev productivity, cloud enablement) in collaboration with Engineering, DevOps, Security, Product Management and IT.
* Own and coordinate FinOps initiatives: cloud cost visibility, optimization efforts, forecasting, and governance alongside finance and engineering stakeholders.
* Establish and continuously improve project management practices across R&D (cadences, templates, status reporting, risk management, retrospectives).
* Identify risks, blockers, and cross-team dependencies early; proactively propose solutions and align stakeholders.
* Build and present clear, concise updates for leadership: executive summaries, roadmap views, KPIs, and decision points.
* Facilitate R&D planning cycles and operational rhythms (weekly leadership syncs, program reviews, quarterly planning, etc.).