Satellite Development Project Manager
Posted Jun 22 · 31 applicants
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The role in plain words
- B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Exact Sciences, or a related technical field
- At least 3 years of experience managing complex multidisciplinary projects, or serving in a senior professional leadership role
- Proven experience working with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional interfaces
- High level of English (reading, writing, and speaking)
- M.B.A. or M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering & Management
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Full job description
Original listing · kept for referenceWe are looking for a Satellite Development Project Manager to join the Airborne Systems Division at Israel Aerospace Industries ELTA Systems.
The position includes:
• Managing and leading the project throughout its entire lifecycle, from contract signing through planning, execution, monitoring, and final delivery to the customer
• Leading project reviews, milestones, and test campaigns with internal stakeholders and customers
• Managing subcontractors and ensuring alignment with project objectives, schedules, and deliverables
• Maintaining ongoing business and programmatic relationships with customers
• Taking an active role in decision-making across all project aspects, including technical, organizational, professional, financial, and business considerations
• Leading multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization, working closely with System Engineering, Software, Mechanical Engineering, and Hardware teams
• Driving project execution while balancing customer requirements, technical challenges, budgets, schedules, and risks
What we’re looking for:
• B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Exact Sciences, or a related technical field – Mandatory
• M.B.A. or M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering & Management – Advantage
• At least 3 years of experience managing complex multidisciplinary projects, or serving in a senior professional leadership role – Mandatory
• Proven experience working with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional interfaces – Mandatory
• High level of English (reading, writing, and speaking) – Mandatory
• Experience in space-related projects – Advantage
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and people-motivation skills
Good to know:
ELTA Systems is a global technology leader in radar and defense solutions and is recognized as one of the leading companies in its field worldwide.
This role is part of the Maritime Surveillance Radar Directorate, which specializes in developing advanced radar systems for airborne platforms and manages large-scale programs for customers in Israel and around the world.
The position offers a unique opportunity to lead complex, high-impact development programs, work with multidisciplinary engineering teams, and contribute to cutting-edge aerospace and defense technologies in an international environment.
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- B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Exact Sciences, or a related technical field, At least 3 years of experience managing complex multidisciplinary projects, or serving in a senior professional leadership role, Proven experience working with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional interfaces, High level of English (reading, writing, and speaking)