Shield AI
deep-tech
TechnicalProgramManager,MissionAutonomy(R5052)
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“Technical Program Manager, Mission Autonomy (R5052) at Shield AI. Skills: Program management, Aircraft integration, Autonomy software. Lead Aircraft & Autonomy Integration Programs. Drive Hardware & Software Alignment”
What You'll Achieve.
mission impact; customer success; strategic growth; financial outcomes; technical performance; achieve program milestones; delivery commitments; Deliver accurate and timely tracking and reporting of program financials, resources, schedules, integration status, and customer deliverables
Industry & Context.
analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; identify risks; challenge assumptions; drive alignment; Identify potential bottlenecks; critical path risks; schedule delays; drive mitigation strategies
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U. S. Secret clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent work experience, Experience leading complex cross-functional engineering programs, technical understanding of software-enabled systems, autonomy, aerospace systems, or complex integrated products, Demonstrated success managing program execution across scope, schedule, budget, risk, and technical performance, Experience with Program Management Reviews (PMRs), gate reviews, and estimates, Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and ability to drive execution
Nice to Have
Experience integrating autonomy or software systems onto defense platforms, Experience in software development, autonomy development, or systems engineering, Experience managing clean-sheet defense or technology development programs, PMP and/or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification, Familiarity with DoD contracting, defense acquisition, or national security programs, Experience balancing aggressive timelines with complex engineering constraints, Eligible to obtain and maintain a U. S. Secret clearance
What You'll Do.
Lead Aircraft & Autonomy Integration Programs
Drive Hardware & Software Alignment
Establish Clear Objectives
Program & Project Management
High-Quality Decisions
Integration & Flight Test Readiness
Communicate with Excellence
Drive Technical Execution
Empower Teams & Remove Obstacles
Support Growth & Strategic Initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
embedded partner to aircraft engineering teams; Work closely with product managers, engineering leads, operations, and executive leadership; Facilitate rigorous, fast, and effective technical and programmatic decision-making across cross-functional teams; Ensure stakeholders remain aligned on status, milestones, priorities, risks, integration readiness, and technical challenges; Create an environment where teams have the clarity, tools, accountability, and support needed to execute effectively
Communication Scope
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills; Communicate with Excellence; Drive a consistent cadence of well-organized, effective meetings; Ensure stakeholders remain aligned on status, milestones, priorities, risks, integration readiness, and technical challenges
Process & Methodology
Program management, Project planning, Scope management, Schedule management, Milestone tracking, Dependency management, Budget management, Resource allocation, Risk management, Cost constraints, Schedule demands, Critical path analysis, Gate Reviews, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Estimates at Completion (EACs)
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. ## What you'll do Lead Aircraft & Autonomy Integration Programs Serve as the program manager responsible for the successful integration of Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software onto next-generation aircraft platforms. Drive Hardware & Software Alignment Operate as an embedded partner to aircraft engineering teams ensuring software development aligns with hardware integration, manufacturing, lab availability, and flight test schedules. Establish Clear Objectives Work closely with product managers, engineering leads, operations, and executive leadership to define clear program objectives tied to mission impact, customer success, strategic growth, financial outcomes, and technical performance. Program & Project Management Own development and execution of integrated project plans including scope, schedules, milestones, dependencies, budgets, and resource allocation. Continuously evaluate and rebalance customer priorities, technical risks, cost constraints, and schedule demands throughout the program. Drive Timely, High-Quality Decisions Facilitate rigorous, fast, and effective technical and programmatic decision-making across cross-functional teams. While not expected to design systems directly, you will possess sufficient technical depth to identify risks, challenge assumptions, and drive alignment. Integration & Flight Test Readiness Coordinate system integration activities across labs, ground test, and flight test operations. Drive readiness
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