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Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (R6267)

Shield AI· Hivemind Enterprise Division – Technical Program Management
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San Diego, California$180k - $270kFull Time EmployeePosted 1w ago

About the role

Senior Staff Technical Program Manager responsible for leading planning, execution, and delivery of complex software releases for the Hivemind Enterprise platform, including command and control interfaces for autonomous systems, working with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-quality releases.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software releases for the Hivemind Enterprise platform
  • Drive major initiatives building out command and control interfaces for autonomous systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, design and customer engagement
  • Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project completion
  • Facilitate regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project status, challenges, and accomplishments
  • Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and methodologies
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the program management team
  • Facilitate technical decision making to appropriately prioritize work and make complex trades
  • Reinforce Shield AI's reputation for technical excellence and ability to deliver through expert engagement and disciplined execution

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Computer Science, or a related field with 8+ years of work experience in Program Management, Engineering Management or Software Engineering; alternative degrees are acceptable if professional experience is focused in testing Enterprise Software, Artificial Intelligence, or Robotics
  • Experience driving releases of complex software and integrated HW/SW systems
  • You have a track record of driving results, not just providing status
  • You have solid technical foundations in software development, with deep knowledge of how to optimize the software development lifecycle
  • You have the ability to recognize efficiency and inefficiency in projects and prioritize remedies based on accurate cost-benefit analysis
  • You are an exceptional, fundamentals-driven problem solver and communicator
  • You have a demonstrated record of setting and achieving goals in dynamic environments, working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Power user of Jira or work management tools

Skills

Required:Project planning and schedulingRisk managementCross-functional leadershipTechnical decision makingJira / work management tooling

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package (applicable after 60 days of employment) with temporary benefits
  • Salary compensation influenced by various factors; all offers contingent on background and possible reference check
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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