Petah Tikva, Center District, Israel
Accomplished project and program manager with extensive experience leading complex, high-stakes technological initiatives in Israel's foremost defense organizations, including elite service in Unit 8200. Demonstrated expertise in managing multidisciplinary teams, developing strategic work plans, and driving large-scale, innovative solutions in artificial intelligence, big data, and advanced defense systems. Recognized for exceptional organizational vision, strategic problem-solving, and the ability to align technological capabilities with operational needs. A proven track record of fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders, delivering measurable outcomes, and advancing mission-critical objectives. Passionate about harnessing cutting-edge technology to solve complex challenges and deliver transformative results. Seeking a senior leadership role to continue driving operational excellence and innovation in technological project management.
↦ Led and managed a matrixed technological program addressing a critical operational challenge in the military domain. ↦ Developed work plans, authored specifications, managed tasks, and defined use cases for the program to address key operational needs. ↦ Designed and implemented a multi-year work plan to achieve the program's goals. ↦ Engaged broad organizational collaboration with dozens of entities across various units to foster synergy and execute optimal solutions. ↦ Worked extensively with defense industries, providing guidance, drafting contracts, defining system interfaces, and more. ↦ Managed projects in the fields of information and artificial intelligence in cooperation with the military, defense industries, and high-tech companies. ↦ Directed the establishment of a secure communications infrastructure, including contractor management, procurement, information security oversight, and construction coordination.
↦ Led and managed projects in optimization, algorithm development, and Big Data, integrating performance monitoring, results measurement, and resource utilization. ↦ Initiated and spearheaded advanced development projects in collaboration with the IDF. ↦ Conducted business development and marketed Rafael's products to defense clients. ↦ Managed the establishment of a secure communication infrastructure, overseeing contractors, procurement, information security, and construction efforts. ↦ Mapped workflows, managed processes, and created forecasts and plans to shorten project timelines. ↦ Analyzed needs and developed work plans by identifying and characterizing development processes and requirements. ↦ Directed multidisciplinary planning teams to achieve excellence and enhance motivation for meeting project goals. ↦ Identified gaps and implemented process improvement methodologies, including tracking, quality assurance, and execution. ↦ Managed procurement agreements, including sourcing international suppliers, negotiating contracts, and executing large-scale purchases. ↦ Oversaw the annual budget, negotiated cost-saving strategies, and developed plans to maximize efficiency and reduce expenses.
↦ Led the architectural design and implementation of complex military projects. ↦ Matrix-managed workforces across information security, development management, and end-user interfaces. ↦ Provided architectural support for cross-functional projects, ensuring compatibility and effective implementation.
↦ Led projects from characterization through execution, managing timelines, developing procedures, and optimizing workflows. ↦ Applied development processes, including establishing control systems, cost reduction strategies, and resource management for maximum efficiency. ↦ Guided intelligence system development, ensuring strategic alignment, meeting deadlines, and producing detailed SOWs. ↦ Managed end-to-end development and engineering operations in accordance with annual strategic goals. ↦ Conducted sales, marketing, and business development activities for the division’s intelligence products. ↦ Performed comprehensive market and competitor analysis, identifying and addressing critical needs. ↦ Oversaw supplier management, organized preparatory meetings, established schedules, and tailored work plans. ↦ Managed substantial R&D budgets, including the creation of multi-year strategic and operational plans.
↦ Led technological programs, offering professional consultation for strategic plans, conducting needs analysis, and implementing solutions. ↦ Managed professional teams, established policies and guidelines, and developed comprehensive professional training programs. ↦ Identified requirements, analyzed processes, and led the implementation of preventive and control measures across various SIGINT and Big Data projects. ↦ Analyzed and processed workflows, work methods, and data, establishing action strategies for operational and technological projects.
↦ Led projects from requirements gathering and analysis to planning and creating detailed work plans. ↦ Directed processes, readiness testing, and the establishment of technological infrastructures, delivering advanced technological solutions. ↦ Determined technological solutions, optimized resource utilization, managed data, and performed system optimization. ↦ Implemented work processes, established control programs, improved work plans, and managed resources, including drafting requirements and technical specifications and evaluating emerging technologies. ↦ Identified gaps and embedded methodologies for process improvement, ensuring quality control across all operations.