Lead planning, execution, and delivery of Hivemind Enterprise software releases. Build simulation-based test automation and manage test operations from CI through HIL and flight test. Coordinate cross-functional teams, define test scope, create project plans, mitigate risks, communicate status to stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement and technical decision-making.
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
As Senior Program Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of Hivemind Enterprise, a software development kit that enables both Shield AI and third parties to create a new generation of unmanned systems and mission applications that deliver transformative capabilities for the U.S. and its allies. You will work with sponsors, product managers, designers and a talented cross-functional engineering team to lead on-time, on-quality software releases. This Technical Program Manager role requires a versatile individual who can plan and manage complex software test automation projects and flight test operations.
What you'll do:
- Drive the planning, execution, and delivery of complex programs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and customer engagement, to define test scope, objectives, and deliverables
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project completion
- Facilitate regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project status, challenges, and accomplishments
- Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, methodologies and establishing a robust PMO
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the program management team
- Reinforce Shield AI's reputation for technical excellence and ability to deliver through expert engagement and disciplined execution
Required qualifications:
- Degree with 8 - 10 years of experience in delivering programs
- You have a track record of driving results, not just providing status
- You have the ability to recognize efficiency and inefficiency in projects and prioritize remedies based on accurate cost-benefit analysis
- You are an exceptional, fundamentals-driven problem solver and communicator
- You have a demonstrated record of setting and achieving goals in dynamic environments, working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Power user of Jira or work management tools
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Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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