SeniorStaffTechnicalProgramManager

## 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: As Technical Program Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of Hivemind Enterprise, a software development kit that enables both Shield AI and third parties to create a new generation of unmanned systems and mission applications that deliver transformative capabilities for the U.S. and its allies. You will work with sponsors, product managers, designers and a talented cross-functional engineering team to lead on-time, on-quality software releases. This Technical Program Manager role requires a versatile individual who can plan and manage complex software test automation projects and flight test operations. ## What you'll do Drive the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software releases for the Hivemind Enterprise platform Drive major initiatives building out rigorous simulation-based test automation for autonomy software Drive large complex test operations from CI through HIL and flight test Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and customer engagement, to define test scope, objectives, and deliverables Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project completion Facilitate regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project status, challenges, and accomplishments Drive continuous im