Director, Global UAV Programs

Shield; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Program Director to lead a team of Program Managers delivering and sustaining unmanned aerial vehicle systems. You will oversee Direct Commercial Sales programs across MEA-Pacific, drive program performance against the annual plan, and ensure flawless execution with stakeholders and customers.

You will shape processes, balance cost and schedule, and guide contracts for V-BAT systems while growing the international footprint and ensuring high standards of leadership and

Qualifications

• Experience leading Direct Commercial Sales and DoD programs.
• Proven ability to build and lead a program team.
• Deep expertise in project and program management.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed.
• Ability to focus on long-term business objectives.
• Ability to run advanced projects spanning multiple interrelated projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to sustain and grow the Company’s Direct Commercial Sales Programs in MEA-Pacific.
• Manage the portfolio of programs to meet or exceed objectives.
• Deliver proven, reliable performance through flawless execution of program management and leadership.
• Shape processes to collaborate with stakeholders for timely delivery under budget.
• Balance cost, schedule, and technical parameters across programs.
• Guide initiation and sustainment of DCS contracts for V-BAT systems.
• Drive process improvements for DCS program management tools and processes.
• Provide hands-on management of projects as needed during growth.
• Oversee customer relationships and escalation handling.
• Drive budget, schedule, scope tracking and reporting.
• Conduct critical path analyses to accelerate or mitigate risks.

Skills

Program Management

Leadership

Travel Internationally

Strategic Thinking

Team Building

Communication

Financial Acumen

Cross-functional Collaboration

Mentoring / People Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Program Director to lead a team of Program Managers delivering and sustaining unmanned aerial vehicle systems. You will oversee Direct Commercial Sales programs across MEA-Pacific, drive program performance against the annual plan, and ensure flawless execution with stakeholders and customers.

You will shape processes, balance cost and schedule, and guide contracts for V-BAT systems while growing the international footprint and ensuring high standards of leadership and