Program Manager, VBAT Programs (R4566) at shieldai

shieldai

Dallas, Texas·7h ago

ManagerFull-timeRustAI

Salary Range

$110,000 - $165,000 /year

About the Role

We are seeking a Program Manager to lead a Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) program for international customers, delivering transformative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems.

Key Responsibilities

→Deliver exceptional performance in support of customer/end-user’s mission through flawless program management
→Collaborate, motivate, and lead stakeholders to successfully deliver early, under budget, and with exceptional technical performance
→Manage customer relationships and act as the key point of contact for the program
→Balance and rebalance shifting customer priorities related to cost, schedule, and technical parameters
→Provide hands-on management of all aspects of the program
→Drive accurate and timely tracking and reporting of budget, resource, and project management metrics
→Complete critical path analyses to evaluate potential means to accelerate pace or mitigate risks
→Identify potential bottlenecks or delays and drive efforts to ensure projects stay on schedule
→Partner with leadership to guide prioritization of projects and utilization of resources
→Establish and lead well-organized, well-facilitated, and effective meetings
→Support an environment where accountability and program execution excellence are core
→Report directly to Shield AI’s Director of DCS Programs

Requirements

✓Aerospace and Defense Program Management experience with either Department of Defense or Direct Commercial Sale programs
✓Deep expertise in project and program management
✓Willingness 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, and team management
✓Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written ability
✓Expert understanding of complex project financials
✓A demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others