Shield AI
Defence Technology
CaptureManager,EUAF(R5138)
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“Capture Manager, EUAF (R5138) at Shield AI. Skills: Strategic engagement, Relationship development, Market insight. Build trusted relationships. Create opportunities for team”
What You'll Achieve.
Increase strategic access; Strengthen market position; Contribute to pipeline generation; Contribute to closed bookings
Industry & Context.
Strategic problem-solving
Frequent travel across Europe & Africa
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years experience, Demonstrated success with senior stakeholders, Understanding of defense landscape, Proven ability to influence outcomes, Excellent executive communication, Experience operating cross-functionally, Willingness to travel frequently
Nice to Have
Experience as public-facing representative, Established network in Europe & Africa, Experience supporting international market expansion, Deep familiarity with AI markets, Advanced degree
What You'll Do.
Build trusted relationships
Create opportunities for team
Represent Shield AI externally
Identify new business opportunities
Advise executive team
Partner with business development leaders
Address customer challenges
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Regional business development organization; Cross-functional teams; Executive team
Communication Scope
Executive communication; Presentation skills
Full Job Description
## Description Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. About Shield AI: Shield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building the world’s best AI pilot and next-generation autonomous aircraft. Founded in 2015, Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. With a recent valuation of approximately $12.7B, Shield AI develops autonomy software, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI-enabled ISR capabilities that actively support defence and security operations worldwide. Shield AI works side-by-side with military and government customers to solve complex operational challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. The company’s products, including V-BAT, X-BAT, Hivemind autonomy software, and advanced mission systems are designed to deliver operational advantage while reducing risk to human operators. Shield AI believes the greatest victory requires no war. Job Description: The Senior Director of Strategic Engagement for Europe & Africa is a senior regional leader responsible for advancing Shield AI’s strategic position across Europe & Africa through high-value external engagement, relationship development, market insight, and business enablement. This role works across the regional business development organization to expand access to senior stakeholders, strengthen Shield AI’s brand, inform regional strategy, and support the pursuit of new business opportunities across the company’s technology portfolio. This position operates a
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