Senior Project Manager (R2725)

Washington DC Metro Area

Job Description

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Shield AI is seeking a Project Manager, based in our Crystal City Headquarters, to support the development, integration, and deployment of the the World’s Best AI Pilots on various transformative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Serve as the deputy to a program manager and ensure all elements of a project or program are flawlessly executed

Deliver exceptional, proven, and reliable performance in support of customer and end-user’s related missions through support in execution of each phase (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure) of Shield AI’s programs. 

In support of the lead Program Manager, support internal team and customer relationships

Facilitate execution and address or escalate issues for programs, projects, and operational performance.  

Support development and ongoing execution of project plans, scope, schedule, and management, astutely evaluating the balance and re-balance the often-shifting customer cost, schedule, and technical parameters/priorities of each program as it progresses during the overall life cycle.  

Develop and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders including managers, customers, key partners and suppliers, both locally and internationally. Be able to operate and make decisions that take into account cultural nuances and overarching political and/or military factors. 

Support the accurate and timely tracking and reporting of internal budget, resource, and project management standard metrics  

Support the accurate and timely tracking and reporting of any and all customer or end user contractually required deliverables

Support driving a consistent cadence of well-organized, well-facilitated, and effective meetings, including driving all preparation and follow up activities  

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 achieve schedule milestones. 

Support business development efforts as they develop & evolve from current programs and related opportunities, including requests for tender, proposal, or information, expressions of interest, and unsolicited offers.