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Program Manager, FMS (R6161)

Shield AI· V-BAT Division – V-BAT Program Management
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Hybrid (Dallas, TX / Washington, DC)$110k - $170kFull Time EmployeePosted 2w ago

About the role

Program Manager to lead execution of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs delivering advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and capabilities to U.S. international partners; serves as the primary liaison among U.S. Government stakeholders, international customers, engineering, logistics, sustainment, contracting, finance, and operations to ensure delivery and long-term program performance.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver proven, exceptional, and reliable performance in support of customer/end-user missions through flawless program management.
  • Lead execution of Foreign Military Sales programs from contract award through delivery, acceptance, training, sustainment, and follow-on support.
  • Effectively collaborate, motivate, and lead relevant stakeholders to successfully deliver early, under budget, and with exceptional technical performance.
  • Manage relationships with U.S. Government and international customers and act as the key point of contact for assigned programs.
  • Coordinate closely with U.S. Government program offices, contracting organizations, international partners, engineering, operations, logistics, and sustainment teams.
  • Astutely balance and rebalance shifting customer priorities related to cost, schedule, technical performance, and contractual requirements.
  • Provide hands-on management of all aspects of the program.
  • Drive the accurate and timely tracking and reporting of budget, resource, schedule, and project management standard metrics.
  • Complete critical path analyses, including evaluation of potential means to accelerate execution or mitigate identified risks.
  • Identify potential bottlenecks or delays in programs and drive efforts to ensure projects remain on schedule.
  • Manage delivery, training, fielding, sustainment, and acceptance activities associated with international programs.
  • 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 internal and customer meetings, including driving all preparation and follow-up activities.
  • Support an environment where accountability, customer trust, 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, and team management.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication 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 managementStakeholder managementScheduling and project controls

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers contingent on a 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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