Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn,X, YouTubeand Instagram.
Seeking a Program Manager to lead a Direct Commercial Sale program for an international customer which will deliver transformative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems.
Seeking a Program Manager to lead a Direct Commercial Sale program for an international customer which will deliver transformative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems.
What you'll do:
Deliver proven, exceptional, and reliable performance in support of customer/end-user’s mission through flawless program managementEffectively collaborate, motivate, and lead relevant stakeholders to successfully deliver early, under budget, and with exceptional technical performanceManage customer relationships and act as the key point of contact for the program Astutely balance and rebalance shifting customer priories related to cost, schedule, and technical parameters of programs. Provide hands-on management of all aspects of the programDrive the accurate and timely tracking and reporting of budget, resource, and project management standard metrics Complete critical path analyses including the evaluation of potential means to accelerate the pace or mitigate identified risks Identify potential bottlenecks or delays in programs and drive efforts to ensure projects stay on schedule Partner with leadership to guide prioritization of projects and utilization of resourcesEstablish and lead a consistent cadence of well-organized, well-facilitated, and effective meetings, including driving all preparation and follow up activitiesSupport an environment where accountability and program execution excellence are coreDevelop opportunities to support Industrial Cooperation Programs which support program goals. Report directly to Shield AI’s Senior Director of Program Management Required qualifications:
Program Management experience with either Department of Defense or Direct Commercial Sale programsDeep expertise in project and program management Ability to live/work in TaiwanFluent in MandarinWillingness and ability to travel internationally as needed Ability to focus on long-term business objectives Ability to run advanced projects/programs consisting of multiple interrelated projects, in a manner that is largely self-directed Experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet. Significant experience and excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite Excellent skills in leadership, time management, organization, team management Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written ability Expert understanding of complex project financials Undergraduate degree in engineering, or businessYou have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others Preferred qualifications:
Program management experience in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles or other aerospace and defense hardwareFamiliarity with aviation product delivery, maintenance, sustainment, and field supportMaster’s Degree in Business AdministrationProject Management Professional (PMP) certificationPrevious experience developing/managing Industrial Participation / Offset programsOur international team members are employed through our Employer of Record (EOR) and receive a comprehensive international benefits package on top of base salary. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn,X, YouTubeand Instagram. 
