Program Manager R&D Projects

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 teamsProject management including schedule preparation and monitoring, budget management, risk management, and bottleneck monitoringCoordinating all activities related to:Prototypes productionTesting and integration (lab & field tests)Release to productionFirst production batchHandshake with the production line managersRequirements:A bachelor’s degree in an engineering field; MBA is an advantageAt least 3 years of experience as an R&D engineerAt least 5 years of relevant experience in project management roles, developing complex, multidisciplinary products aimed for mass productionProven experience in transitioning from development to productionComfortable making decisions under uncertainty and dynamic conditionsAbility to lead in a matrix; comfortable working with multiple interfaces simultaneouslyHands-on, can-do attitudeCustomer orientation and excellent interpersonal skillsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsThorough and methodical approachIn-depth understanding of radars – advantageExperience with OEM products – advantageExcellent English verbal and written communication skills