Program Manager

Location: Israel (IL)

Experience Level: Senior

Description

ORBIT is looking for you – highly motivated and passionate, Program Manager experienced in leading multidisciplinary programs/projects with experience in Defense and Aerospace products.

Join our family and become part of the future communication, be challenged and driven by incredible products and team. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, and our culture fosters an atmosphere of empowerment, trust, respect and communication. Learn more about our mission, vision and values. 

Responsibilites

• Leading the program according to the customer contract.
• Overall responsibility of all Contractual aspects.
• Managing several projects in parallel – different requirements, use cases and customers.
• Managing the Customer throughout the Program (communication & interface).
• Managing multidisciplinary program team in a matrix environment.
• Owning and Managing the Program budget, revenue and cash flow.
• Managing the Program schedule, Coordination between the different teams operations, planning, purchasing and R&D.
• Proven expert in On-Time delivery.
• Managing risks and creating mitigation plans for removing roadblocks.
• Participation in Pre and Post-Sale activities. Understanding customer requirements and needs.
• Regular and timely reporting of program progress to upper management.
• Evolve current release and development processes to be more efficient and with higher quality.
• Be a key player in the organizational roadmap definition.

Requirements

• 5+ years of proven experience in managing and leading multidisciplinary defense/Aerospace programs.
•  5+ years’ experience in customer relations outside of Israel – program management, presales.
• Fluent English – speaking, writing, reading – Must.
• Capable to formulate program management documentation, both internal and external (Presentations, DR’s, Risk Management, Vendor SOW, etc.).
• Advantage – Proven experience in system engineering.
• Advantage – Experience in Airborne and Mil-STD systems.
• Highly proficiency with project management tools – MS- project act.
• Excellent understanding of program execution methodologies.
• An independent problem solver.
• Excellent communication skills, team worker and ability to thrive in a global multi-site environment.
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing programs, operational teams and timelines.
• Dual citizenship US/Israel – Advantage.

Education:

• BSc/MSc in Physics or Electrical/Mechanical/Aeronautical/System Engineering.
• PMP, Program Management Professional.