Job Title: Senior Program Manager
About Shield AI
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company dedicated to protecting service members and civilians through advanced intelligent systems. Our innovative products, including Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies, are deployed worldwide, powering critical missions across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Discover more at www.shield.ai http://www.shield.ai and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description
As a Senior Program Manager at Shield AI, you will lead cross-functional teams to deliver groundbreaking autonomous systems and software that drive the future of defense technology. You will own end-to-end execution and success of programs, coordinating across engineering, operations, and business teams to ensure quality delivery on time and within scope.
What You'll Do
- Lead complex, multi-disciplinary programs from planning through execution, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives.
- Partner closely with engineering and technical teams to define project scopes, requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
- Drive critical path development, allocate resources, and proactively manage timelines, budgets, and risks.
- Facilitate clear communication, documentation, and reporting for leadership and customers.
- Foster an environment of mentorship, accountability, and high performance within cross-functional teams.
- Implement and maintain rigorous program management standards, adapting to technical requir