Senior Program Manager (R4931)

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  

Required qualifications:

5+ years of program management experience for Department of Defense programs
Ability to run advanced projects/programs consisting of multiple interrelated projects, in a manner that is largely self-directed 
Proven ability to focus on long-term business objectives 
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed 
Experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet
Excellent skills in leadership, time management, organization, team management 
Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written ability 
Expert understanding of complex project financials 
Demonstrated alignment with Shield AI's values and leadership principles, including accountability, trust, collaboration, and servant leadership
Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance 

Preferred qualifications:

Experience delivering unmanned aerial systems, ISR programs, or defense technology programs Experience managing integrated software and hardware research and development programs 
Active Secret Security Clearance
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent program management training 
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline