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

Shieldai in Washington DC Metro Area / Dallas Metro Area

Seeking a Program Manager to lead a Department of Defense technical development program which will deliver transformative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems.
Lead a cross-functional team in customer funded research and development of hardware and software solutions which meet established requirements.
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    • 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
    • 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
    • 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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