Manage 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 program
Drive 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 resources
Establish and lead a consistent cadence of well-organized, well-facilitated, and effective meetings, including driving all preparation and follow up activities
- Support an environment where accountability and program execution excellence are core
- Required qualifications:
- 5+ years of program management experience for Department of Defense programs
Ability to run advanced projects/programs consisting of multiple interrelated projects, in a manner that is largely self-directed
Proven ability to focus on long-term business objectives
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet
Excellent skills in leadership, time management, organization, team management
Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written ability
Expert understanding of complex project financials
Demonstrated alignment with Shield AI's values and leadership principles, including accountability, trust, collaboration, and servant leadership
- Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
- Preferred qualifications:
- Experience supporting unmanned aerial systems, aviation operations, ISR programs, or defense technology programs
Familiarity with aircraft sustainment, maintenance operations, or fleet management models
Experience managing subcontractors, external service providers, or distributed operational teams
Experience building scalable operational processes in startup or high-growth organizations
Active Secret Security Clearance
PMP certification or equivalent program management training
Undergraduate degree in engineering, business, or operations management
