R&D Project and Release Manager

Founded in 2017 and acquired by Elbit Systems in 2026, Bluewhite delivers field-ready ground autonomy and intelligence for the new era of robotic warfare. Our vision is to transform operations into highly secure, resilient, and fully autonomous missions.

Bluewhite's mission is to empower frontline units and keep operators out of harm's way by deploying scalable, AI-powered solutions. We leverage cutting-edge Physical AI and advanced world models for robotics to equip existing vehicles and robotic platforms with our mature, OEM-agnostic autonomy stack - turning them into intelligent, coordinated autonomous swarms.

We partner with defense forces, OEMs, and system integrators to enable robust, trusted autonomy in contested environments, maximizing operational effectiveness, accelerating mission success, and most importantly, saving lives.

Are you looking to be part of a deep-tech team that is shaping the future of global security? Our team does exactly that every single day.

We are seeking an experienced R&D Project and Release Manager to drive cross-functional execution across its multidisciplinary development organization.

Reporting to the VP of R&D, the role will work with all R&D teams and closely with Product, Program Management, and Operations. 

Responsibilities - what you’ll be doing:

• Drive sprint and release execution across R&D teams.
• Translate product priorities and program commitments into integrated development plans.
• Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and blockers, and drive their resolution.
• Coordinate release scope, integration, verification, readiness, and delivery.
• Provide clear execution status and forecasts to R&D leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Improve planning, reporting, and release-management processes.

Requirements

Requirements - does this describe you?

• At least five years of experience as an R&D Project Manager, Technical Project Manager, or Technical Program Manager. 
• Proven experience managing complex development activities involving multiple engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience driving sprint execution, integrated planning, dependencies, risks, and releases.
• Strong ability to lead and influence teams without direct authority.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent Hebrew and English.

Advantages - these will bring you to our front row:

• Experience with software development processes and software release management.
• Experience working with Agile or hybrid development methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with the Atlassian toolchain, particularly Jira and Confluence.
• Experience with multidisciplinary systems combining software, mechanical, electrical, embedded, integration, and QA activities.
• Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, automotive, defense, or other complex technology products.