Gilad Waldman

Head of Product Operations & Program management at Island

Tel Aviv District, Israel

About

Proven leader with extensive experience building and scaling operations, managing cross-functional teams, and driving organizational success in dynamic environments. Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs, streamline processes, and deliver impactful results, with a strong focus on the technical aspects,operational efficiency and execution. Expertise in product operations, program management, and technical integrations, supported by a deep understanding of process optimization,organizational growth and the tech stack in between. A lifelong learner and people-driven leader, passionate about developing high-performing teams, fostering innovation, and delivering long-term strategic value.

Experience

  • Island (4 yrs 6 mos)
    • Head of Product Operations
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

      * Leading cross-functional teams delivering end-to-end product launches, from ideation to go-to-market execution. * Established and implemented streamlined workflows and best practices across Product, R&D, and related teams. * Driving continuous improvement initiatives within product operations, leveraging data analysis to optimize processes. * Leading complex program management initiatives, including compliance projects (FedRAMP, HIPAA, ISO, SOC). * Focused on maximizing resource utilization and contributing to revenue growth.

    • Program Manager
      Feb 2022 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Claroty (2 yrs 11 mos)
    • Engineering Program Manager
      Mar 2020 - Feb 2022 · 2 yrs

      * Creating and tracking project schedules, including version releases (SaaS and On-Premise) * Facilitating communication across Product-Engineering and other stakeholders to meet schedule and quality goals (including GTM teams, Support, and escalations) * Proactively identify any issues, concerns, or challenges of assigned projects; develop action plans to address them while informing higher management levels. * Building and enforcing with Agile principles, methodologies, and frameworks (i.e. Agile Manifesto, Scrum (and Scrum-of-Scrums), Release train, etc.)

    • PMO
      Apr 2019 - May 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Acting as a facilitator between departments to achieve better communication and process streamlining (Pre/Post sale, Operations, Logistics and Product), Locating weak spots and addressing them. Gathering the organization best practices into work methodologies

  • GPS Engineer at Applied Materials
    Feb 2017 - May 2019 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Solving high complex issues and addressing customers concerns while being their focal point with the company. Leading high-risk projects at customers sites.

  • CEO at Duvdevan Foundation
    Jun 2011 - Mar 2017 · 5 yrs 10 mos

    Established and manage non-profit, supporting hundreds of active duty soldiers and few thousands of reserve duty and alumni. Being responsible for fundraising and establishing connections with multiple organizations WW for project support. Created and implemented a long-term strategy for the foundation, while managing the ongoing activities and projects NGO information could be found here: http://www.guidestar.org.il/organization/580356764

  • Research Development Mechanical Engineer at Scodix
    Apr 2014 - Oct 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Design and solve complex problems using SolidWorks. Creating BOM and developing Jigs for the proper use of the machines.