Netta Ben Yakov
About Netta Ben Yakov
Netta Ben Yakov is a Project Manager at Novocure in Haifa, Israel, with extensive experience in project management within the automotive industry, including international roles.
Current Role at Novocure
Netta Ben Yakov is currently employed as a Project Manager at Novocure, located in Haifa, Israel. Her role involves overseeing and managing projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. She brings extensive experience in the automotive and project management fields to her current position.
Professional Experience at Arkal Automotive
Netta Ben Yakov has an extensive background in the automotive industry, particularly with Arkal Automotive. Her tenure at Arkal Automotive spanned nearly a decade, during which she held multiple roles, including Cost Engineer, Senior Program Manager, Program Manager, Plant Project Manager, and Acting Plant Manager. She worked in various locations, including Israel and Auburn, Alabama, showcasing her ability to manage international projects and lead teams in diverse environments.
Early Career at POLYCAD Industries Ltd.
Prior to her roles at Arkal Automotive, Netta Ben Yakov had a significant period working at POLYCAD Industries Ltd. She served as a Project Manager in R&D and engineering, and also as the Plant Manager at the Zur Yiga'al facility. Her responsibilities included managing engineering projects and contributing to the company's innovation and development. Her experience here laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in project management.
Educational Background in Engineering and Chemistry
Netta Ben Yakov holds a BS'c in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Plastics from Braude Academic College, which she attended from 2004 to 2007. She also has a High School diploma in Industrial Chemistry from Ort Hannah Senesh, completed from 1996 to 1998. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both technical and managerial aspects, which she has applied throughout her career.
Career Beginnings at Friedrich Molds Ltd.
Netta Ben Yakov began her professional journey as a Project Coordinator at Friedrich Molds Ltd., from 2007 to 2008. This role involved coordinating various project activities, which honed her organizational and project management skills. This position marked the start of her career in project management, leading to more senior roles in the field.