Director, Enterprise Strategy and Operations (R5626)

Roboticsconnected; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in the United States is seeking a Strategy & Operations Director to shape enterprise strategy and drive its operational execution across aircraft systems, AI software, autonomy hardware, and international expansion.

You will apply structured problem-solving, financial rigor, and disciplined program management to turn strategic priorities into measurable results while growing into broader leadership roles within a fast‑moving defense technology company.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise strategy and ensure its operational execution across aircraft systems, AI software, autonomy hardware, and international growth.
• Apply structured problem-solving, financial rigor, and operational discipline to turn strategic priorities into actionable, measurable outcomes.

Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:
Shield AI is seeking a Strategy & Operations Director to help define enterprise strategy and ensure its operational execution. This role offers immersive exposure to the company’s most critical decisions — spanning aircraft systems, AI software (Hivemind), autonomy hardware, and international growth.
As a core member of the Strategy & Operations team, you’ll apply structured problem‑solving, financial rigor, and operational discipline to turn strategic priorities into actionable, measurable outcomes. The role combines high‑performance expectations with a strong learning and development environment — ideal for professionals seeking to grow into future strategy, operations, or general management leaders.