Staff Program Manager

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 nine 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 Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

We are seeking a Program Manager to lead a Direct Commercial Sale program for an international customer which will deliver transformative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and groundbreaking artificial intelligence software. 

• 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 projects stay on schedule  
• Partner with leadership to guide prioritization of projects and utilization of resources 
• Establish and lead a consistent cadence of well-organized, well-facilitated, and effective meetings, including driving all preparation and follow up activities 
• Support an environment where accountability and program execution excellence are core  

• Program Management experience with either Indian Department of Defense or Direct Commercial Sale programs in India Deep expertise in project and program management  
• Ability to live/work in India
• Ability to focus on long-term business objectives  
• Ability to run advanced projects/programs consisting of multiple interrelated projects, in a manner that is largely self-directed  
• Experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.  
• Significant experience and excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite  
• Excellent skills in leadership, time management, organization, team management  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written ability  
• Expert understanding of complex project financials  
• You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others  

• Experience in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles  
• Experience in the field of artificial intelligence
• Familiarity with aviation product delivery, maintenance, sustainment, and field support  Undergraduate degree in engineering, or business 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Total package details for U.S. based positions:

- Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

- Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days

of employment)

- Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

Total package details for International positions which are roles based outside of the United States (where applicable):

- International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer

allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.