SeniorProgramManager

## Description Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and 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.  Job Description: Seeking a Program Manager to lead the development and delivery of transformative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and capabilities, serving as the critical link between engineering, logistics, sustainment, operations, subcontractors, and financial execution. This role will lead cross-functional teams in the research, development, and deployment of advanced hardware and software solutions, driving disciplined execution against ambitious goals while thriving in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where innovation, accountability, and mission impact are paramount.  ## What you'll do Deliver proven, exceptional, and reliable performance in support of customer/end-user’s mission through flawless program management. Effectively collaborate, motivate, and lead relevant 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   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 project