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.

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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