Project Manager

Shieldai in Dallas Metro Area

Introduction to Shield AI
Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Shield AI is a fast growing, venture-backed defense-technology company built around a team of proven executives, distinguished warfighters, and world-class AI engineers. Since 2018, Shield AI’s products and people have supported operations around the world with the US Department of Defense and our allies.


Seeking Project Managers/Program Managers to support and help lead the development and delivery of transformative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems.




Salary Range:  Base + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)
Actual 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. Information on the benefits offered is here. All offers are contingent on a cleared background check.

Location guidelines-
Onsite = 5 days/week
Hybrid = Several days in the office
Remote = Remote but able to come to the office as requested for business needs

If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now!

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.
To conform to U.S. Government regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
    • V-BAT UAS
    • Coordinating personnel for system testing and customer events
    • Creating presentations for design reviews and Program Management Reviews
    • Creating Program Portfolio Backlog in Azure DevOps
    • Setting up and running integrated project team meetings
    • Setting up and maintaining a project risk table
    • Managing, tracking, and reporting progress on milestone and deliverables schedules
    • Generating and maintaining project schedules
    • Engaging with engineers on the design process, including sprint planning
    • Managing subcontractors and suppliers
    • Developing objectives and key messages for customer meetings
    • Generating Project Plans
    • Managing development efforts per Project Plans
    • Managing development schedule (updating development schedule on a weekly basis)
    • Managing project budgets
    • Scheduling and managing weekly team meetings
    • Owning action item lists (internal and external)
    • Managing on-going project risk mitigation
    • Managing completion and submittal of customer deliverables
    • Managing and organizing customer correspondence
    • Coordinating with the project team to ensure all reviews are complete and drawings are released to schedule
    • Managing lessons learned files
    • Developing and owning production ramp plans
    • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
    • Project Management experience, including managing schedules, budget, resources, and multidisciplinary teams of engineers.
    • 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
    • Theoretical and practical project management knowledge
    • Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
    • Excellent verbal and written ability
    • Detailed understanding of 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
    • Ability to obtain Department of Defense Secret security clearance

    • Experience managing integrated software and hardware research and development projects.
    • Competency in both waterfall and agile project processes.
    • PMP Certification
    • Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance
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