Director, Global UAV Program Management (EU/AF)

f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Program Director to lead a team of Program Managers in delivering and sustaining DCS programs for Europe and Africa. You will drive flawless execution, shape processes, and balance cost, schedule, and technical priorities across complex UAV initiatives.

The role requires extensive aerospace/program management experience, international travel, and leadership of multi-project teams, with a focus on delivering on-time, on-budget outcomes and strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Program Management experience in Aerospace and Defense programs.
• Experience building, growing, and leading a program team.
• Deep expertise in project and program management.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.
• Ability to focus on long-term business objectives.
• Ability to run advanced programs with multiple interrelated projects.
• Experience with scheduling tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership, time management, organization, and team management.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of complex project financials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proven, exceptional performance through flawless execution of program management and team leadership.
• Shape processes to collaborate, motivate, and manage stakeholders for early, under-budget delivery with high technical performance.
• Balance priorities of cost, schedule, and technical parameters across programs.
• Guide initiation and sustainment of DCS contracts for Shield AI’s V-BAT systems.
• Hire and supervise a team of project/program managers to support growth in international markets.
• Oversee customer relationships and act as escalation point for performance issues.
• Track and report budget, resources, and project metrics accurately and timely.

Skills

Program management

A&D programs

Leadership

Travel internationally

Scheduling tools

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Financials

Education

MBA or Master's in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Program Director to lead a team of Program Managers in delivering and sustaining DCS programs for Europe and Africa. You will drive flawless execution, shape processes, and balance cost, schedule, and technical priorities across complex UAV initiatives.

The role requires extensive aerospace/program management experience, international travel, and leadership of multi-project teams, with a focus on delivering on-time, on-budget outcomes and strong customer relationships.