Sr.DirectorProgramManagement-StrategicSystems

## 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: The Senior Director of Program Management will be responsible for the shaping and execution of a portfolio of programs at the cutting edge of Shield AI’s Hivemind business.  The selected candidate will direct internal investment projects to align with Product Roadmaps and achieve growth in emerging domains.  They will manage active contracts and ensure continued on-time, on-target deliveries, and be accountable for excellence in execution.   The selected candidate will manage a team of Technical Program Managers to execute internally funded product development and customer-funded delivery programs.  They will define the required resources to transition new products to market and ensure the execution of product development roadmaps.  The selected candidate will work closely with Product and Engineering leadership to grow the Hivemind business across multiple new domains. ## What You'll Do Ensure all program elements are flawlessly executed Deliver exceptional, proven, and reliable performance in support of customer and end-user’s needs through execution of each phase (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure) of Shield AI’s programs.  Support internal team and customer relationships Facilitate execution and address or escalate issues for programs, projects, and operational performance.   Own development and ongoing execution of project plans, scope, schedule, and management, astutely evaluating the balance and re-balance the often-shifting customer