Program Manager, VBAT Programs on site -- TX or DC (R2842)

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

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 

Report directly to Shield AI’s Director of DoD/FMS Programs 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.

Program Management experience for Department of Defense programs

Deep expertise in project and program management 

Willingness and ability to travel domestically as needed 

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 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles 

Experience managing integrated software and hardware research and development programs. 

AI/Machine Learning familiarity.

Undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics

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