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Senior Manager, Program Management - International Programs (R6163)

Shield AI· V-BAT Division – V-BAT Program Management
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Frisco, TX$140k - $220kFull Time EmployeePosted 2w ago

About the role

Senior Program Manager responsible for leading international Direct Commercial Sales programs with regional focus in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, serving as the primary interface with international government and military customers, industrial partners, and internal teams to deliver V-BAT capabilities and foster international partnerships.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver proven, exceptional, and reliable performance for international customers through flawless program management and leadership
  • Lead execution of multiple concurrent international DCS programs, owning cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction
  • Develop and maintain trusted relationships with international government, military, and industry stakeholders. Serve as the primary customer-facing lead for assigned programs, including regular in-person engagement in-country
  • Lead and support international industrial partnerships, including in-country production, assembly, sustainment, and technology-transfer initiatives
  • Manage complex international contracts, working closely with Contracts, Legal, and Finance to resolve contractual issues, manage changes, protect Shield AI's interests, and drive milestone and payment achievement
  • Partner with Trade Compliance to plan and execute programs within U.S. export-control requirements (ITAR/EAR), including TAAs, MLAs, and export licenses
  • Provide oversight, mentorship, and escalation support to in-country and junior program managers
  • Translate evolving customer requirements into executable plans across engineering, production, supply chain, logistics, training, and sustainment teams
  • Complete critical path analyses, including evaluation of potential means to accelerate the pace or mitigate identified risks
  • Astutely balance and rebalance shifting customer priorities related to cost, schedule, and technical parameters of programs
  • Establish and maintain accurate program schedules, financial forecasts, staffing plans, and risk and opportunity registers
  • Drive accurate and timely tracking and reporting of budget, resource utilization, contract performance, revenue, and program management metrics
  • Prepare and deliver clear, concise program reviews and status updates for executive leadership and customer senior stakeholders
  • Support business development and capture teams on regional pursuits, including proposal pricing, basis of estimate, execution planning, and the transition from award to execution
  • Establish and lead a consistent cadence of well-organized, well-facilitated, and effective meetings across time zones, including driving all preparation and follow-up activities
  • Support an environment where accountability and program execution excellence are core

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of program management experience supporting defense or aerospace programs
  • Demonstrated experience managing international defense programs for foreign government or military customers (DCS, FMS, or hybrid)
  • Demonstrated successful experience running advanced programs consisting of multiple interrelated projects, in a self-directed manner
  • Proven experience managing customer-facing programs with full responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance
  • Experience managing complex contracts, including contract changes, disputes, and milestone/payment-based structures
  • Working knowledge of U.S. export-control regulations (ITAR/EAR) and their impact on program execution
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, production, supply chain, logistics, and business functions
  • Strong business and financial acumen with experience managing complex program financials
  • Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level briefing
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and programs in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a frequent basis, including extended trips
  • Demonstrated alignment with Shield AI's values and leadership principles, including accountability, trust, collaboration, and servant leadership
  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR

Skills

Required:Program managementInternational contracts and export controlsCross-functional leadershipCustomer relationship management

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including skill set, experience, licenses and certifications, and location
  • 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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