Lead - Operations

About KATIM

KATIM is a leader in the development of innovative secure communication products and solutions for governments and businesses. As part of the Space & Cyber Technologies cluster at EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, KATIM delivers trust in a world where cyber risks are a constant threat, and fulfils the increasing demand for advanced cyber capabilities by delivering robust, secure, end-to-end solutions centered on four core business units: Networks, Ultra Secure Mobile Devices, Applications, and Satellite Communications. Our talented team of cross functional experts continually takes-on new challenges. We work with the energy of a start-up yet the discipline of a large business to make solutions and products work for our customers at scale. 

Job Purpose: We are looking for a highly‑detail‑oriented, proactive Lead - Operations who will own the end‑to‑end delivery of projects across multiple operational functions. In this position you will be the central hub that guarantees every project moves from concept to completion on schedule, on budget and without supply‑chain interruptions. You will partner directly with Project teams, cross-functional teams, and senior leadership to drive operational excellence and mitigate risk.

Key Reposponsibilities

Operational Ownership   

• Assume full responsibility for all assigned project operations – from kickoff through logical closure.
• Ensure accountability, traceability and hand‑over of deliverables at every project phase.

Project Coordination & Execution   

• Drive coordination activities as maybe required ensuring timely delivery of materials and services.
• Track project timelines, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks that could impact delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with technical stakeholders to maintain project momentum

Cross-functional stakeholder management   

• Partner with Finance to reconcile purchase orders, invoices and expense reports.
• Generate regular spend‑vs‑budget reports and flag variances for corrective action.
• Manage PR/PO workflows, vendor documentation and payment tracking in co-ordination with the Procurement team

Risk & Issue Management   

• Identify operational risks early, log them in the risk register and drive timely mitigation, facilitating rapid decision‑making.
• Project Documentation & Reporting   
• Produce and maintain core artefacts – project plans, status dashboards, risk registers, meeting minutes, technical docs and communication packs.
  Prepare and deliver concise presentations for stakeholders and leadership.

Agile Tracking & Control   

• Use Jira (or equivalent Agile tools) to track user stories, sprints and task dependencies.
• Keep task status, owners and deadlines current; surface bottlenecks and raise alerts to the Project team.

Stakeholder Management   

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal & external partners on operational matters.
• Align expectations, provide timely status updates and ensure priority alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Education and Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related discipline.
• 3–6 years of hands‑on experience in project coordination/operations, procurement, finance or logistics – preferably in technology‑driven sectors such as aerospace, defense, telecom or high‑tech manufacturing.

Key Skills

• Project Management certification (CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2) or Agile Scrum Master credential – desirable but not mandatory.
• Deep understanding of PR/PO processes, vendor onboarding, contract administration, import/export compliance and project‑level financial tracking.
• Advanced user of Jira (or similar Agile task manager); comfortable with MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent scheduling tools.
• Proven ability to influence cross‑functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations and present complex information clearly to senior leadership.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to spot risks/bottlenecks early and propose pragmatic solutions.
• Familiarity with MSAs, purchase contracts, NDAs and other procurement‑related agreements (a plus).

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