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Program Manager (R4930)

Shield AI· V-BAT Division – V-BAT Program Management
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Dallas, TX, Washington, DC$110k - $160kFull Time EmployeePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Program Manager to lead execution and operational maturity for global Company-Owned, Company-Operated (COCO) UAS deployments supporting contracted ISR missions. Serves as the link between flight operations, logistics, sustainment, subcontractors, finance, and customer stakeholders to ensure deployment and sustainment of operational capabilities worldwide.

Responsibilities

  • 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 priorities 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

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

Skills

Required:Program managementBudget and financial managementStakeholder management

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Salary compensation influenced by skill set, experience, licenses/certifications, and location
  • Offers contingent on cleared background and possible reference check
  • Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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