Program Manager - High‑Power Laser Systems
Elbit Systems
Posted on Mar 16, 2026
Elbit Systems is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs throughout the world, primarily in the defense and homeland security arenas
We develop and supply a broad portfolio of airborne, land and naval systems and products for defense, homeland security and commercial applications
We are looking for a Program Manager to join our HPL Business Unit, which is part of the ISTAR & EW Division
The job is located in Rehovot
The HPL Business Unit is a world leader in in developing and producing state-of-the art High Power Laser systems
Our portfolio includes wide-range of High Power Laser system solutions for land and airborne applications
The Program Manager will join our successful team, leading the large scale programs in the core of our business
Responsibilities
End to end management of multi-million $ projects, from contract signing, through development and production, till delivery and installation of the system at the customer's site
Build and control the program work plan, resources, budget and risk management
Act as the focal point to the customer, including on-going communications, meetings, updates, and joint teamwork
Multi-interface matrix management in the fields of development, production, procurement and more
Leading effectively the development and operation teams based on strong technical background with multi-disciplinary and complex systems
Identifying and initiating business opportunities and developing relationships with the customers
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in management/engineering/Exact Sciences from a Relevant Field
Experience in managing and leading complex projects/processes
Multitasking capabilities
Experience in writing technical/contractual documents and preparing and delivering presentations
Comprehensive understanding of financial, budgeting, and cost control aspect and budget management principles
Experience in leading large-scale programs in the defense field - an advantage
Experience in multi-interface matrix management – an advantage
Ability to learn independently and think "outside the box" - an advantage
Ability to lead business development and marketing processes with overseas customers – an advantage
Fluent English
Willingness to travel abroad
#Rehovot
We develop and supply a broad portfolio of airborne, land and naval systems and products for defense, homeland security and commercial applications
We are looking for a Program Manager to join our HPL Business Unit, which is part of the ISTAR & EW Division
The job is located in Rehovot
The HPL Business Unit is a world leader in in developing and producing state-of-the art High Power Laser systems
Our portfolio includes wide-range of High Power Laser system solutions for land and airborne applications
The Program Manager will join our successful team, leading the large scale programs in the core of our business
Responsibilities
End to end management of multi-million $ projects, from contract signing, through development and production, till delivery and installation of the system at the customer's site
Build and control the program work plan, resources, budget and risk management
Act as the focal point to the customer, including on-going communications, meetings, updates, and joint teamwork
Multi-interface matrix management in the fields of development, production, procurement and more
Leading effectively the development and operation teams based on strong technical background with multi-disciplinary and complex systems
Identifying and initiating business opportunities and developing relationships with the customers
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in management/engineering/Exact Sciences from a Relevant Field
Experience in managing and leading complex projects/processes
Multitasking capabilities
Experience in writing technical/contractual documents and preparing and delivering presentations
Comprehensive understanding of financial, budgeting, and cost control aspect and budget management principles
Experience in leading large-scale programs in the defense field - an advantage
Experience in multi-interface matrix management – an advantage
Ability to learn independently and think "outside the box" - an advantage
Ability to lead business development and marketing processes with overseas customers – an advantage
Fluent English
Willingness to travel abroad
#Rehovot