Shield AI

International Business Development

ChiefofStaff

AED 180–300k ~AI est. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates INTERNSHIP
The Brief

“Chief of Staff at Shield AI. Skills: Strategic execution, Commercial operations, Business operations. Translate strategic priorities into executable plans. Drive execution of key regional initiatives”

What You'll Achieve.

Translate strategic priorities into measurable outcomes; Improve execution and organizational effectiveness

Industry & Context.

International Business Development
Problems you'll solve

Analytical support; Decision-making frameworks

Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of experience in strategy, business operations, consulting, commercial operations, chief of staff, or related leadership roles, Demonstrated ability to drive complex cross-functional initiatives, Influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization, Commercial acumen with experience supporting business development, pipeline management, forecasting, or growth initiatives, Exceptional analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills, Experience developing executive-level reporting, performance metrics, and strategic recommendations, Highly organized, self-directed, Comfortable operating in dynamic, ambiguous environments, Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Nice to Have

Experience in defense, aerospace, autonomous systems, or high-growth technology environments, Familiarity with government sales, capture management, and international business development, Experience supporting senior executives or serving in a Chief of Staff capacity, MBA or advanced degree in business, engineering, international relations, or related field, Demonstrated record of leadership, entrepreneurial achievement, or operational transformation, In region experience in the Middle East and/or Asia Pacific

What You'll Do.

Translate strategic priorities into executable plans

Drive execution of key regional initiatives

Ensure alignment across business development

Lead regional business reviews

Lead operating cadences

Lead executive reporting

Manage special projects

Support regional growth objectives

Maintain executive visibility of business development activities

Develop and maintain capture plans

Provide market intelligence

Provide competitive analysis

Provide customer insights

Coordinate cross-functional resources

Support regional financial planning

Support resource allocation

Support operational performance management

Develop and maintain business performance dashboards

Develop and maintain KPIs

Develop and maintain leadership reporting

Identify operational inefficiencies

Implement scalable processes

Facilitate communication between regional teams and corporate functions

Facilitate alignment between regional teams and corporate functions

Act as a trusted advisor to regional leadership

Provide analytical support

Provide recommendations

Provide decision-making frameworks

Prepare executive presentations

Prepare business cases

Prepare strategic communications

Represent leadership in cross-functional meetings

Represent leadership in initiatives

Support customer engagements

Support partner engagements

Support industry engagements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional initiatives; Cross-functional resources; Regional teams and corporate functions

Communication Scope

Executive presentations; Strategic communications

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