Director, Enterprise Strategy and Operations (R5626)

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

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Strategy & Operations Director to define enterprise strategy and ensure its operational execution across 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.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's, 8+ with a Master's, and 5+ with a PhD.
• 4+ years in top-tier strategy consulting, corporate strategy or high-rigor roles.
• Strong analytical and conceptual problem-solving abilities.
• Structure ambiguous problems and drive insight through analysis.
• Financial modeling and unit economics, forecasting, scenario analysis.
• Experience in complex, technical, or regulated industries (aerospace/defense/AI/advanced manufacturing preferred).
• Ability to work across teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• U.S. citizenship required (security clearance capable).

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise strategy development and execution across products and operations.
• Define strategic priorities and measurable outcomes for growth and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to turn priorities into action.
• Support international growth initiatives in defense/tech sectors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Scenario analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence senior stakeholders

Structured problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

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‑BATaircraft, 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.

What you’ll do:

Enterprise Strategy Development

Required qualifications:

• Min 12+ years of experience with Bachelors, 8+ with Masters, and 5+ with PhD.
• Min 4+ years’ experience in a top‑tier strategy consulting, corporate strategy or other high‑rigor roles.
• Strong analytical and conceptual problem‑solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous problems and drive insight through analysis.
• Financial modeling and analytical capability (unit economics, forecasting, scenario analysis).
• Experience or strong interest in complex, technical, or regulated industries (aerospace, defense, AI, or advanced manufacturing preferred).
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• U.S. citizenship required (ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance).

Full‑time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part‑time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed toequal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.