Junior Project Manager – Air Defense Systems
Summary
Junior Project Manager at mPrest supporting delivery of mission-critical air defense command-and-control projects: planning and tracking work plans, coordinating engineering, QA, systems and customer teams, and preparing status reports and documentation. Core tools are MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project); Israeli security clearance eligibility is required.
We’re looking for an energetic, resourceful Junior Project Manager to join our air defense programs team. You’ll help deliver mission-critical command-and-control projects from requirements through integration, testing and delivery. You’ll work with engineering, QA, systems and customer teams. The role suits someone who solves problems quickly, cares about the details and keeps the whole mission in view.
Responsibilities
- Support the project manager in planning, tracking and running project work plans, milestones and deliverables.
- Coordinate between development, systems engineering, integration, QA and operations teams.
- Track schedules, resources, risks and dependencies, and flag problems early with a proposed solution.
- Prepare status reports, presentations, and documentation for management and customers.
- Help manage requirements, change requests and configuration control.
- Take part in integration events, field tests and customer reviews.
- Follow open issues until they’re closed.
Requirements
- B.Sc./B.A. in Industrial Engineering & Management, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in project coordination or management, or in a relevant military role.
- Excellent Hebrew and English, both written and spoken.
- Strong skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
- Eligibility for Israeli security clearance.
Advantages
- Military service in air defense, C4I, intelligence technology or operational/technical units.
- Familiarity with defense or software development lifecycles (Agile, Waterfall, systems engineering).
Why Join Us
- You’ll work on systems that protect lives.
- You’ll get hands-on mentorship and a clear path to Project Manager.
- You’ll join a team of talented, mission-driven people.