Global Defense Programs Director

Shield; Dallas (TX); In loco; USD 140.000 - 220.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Shield AI, based in Frisco, TX, seeks a Senior Program Manager, International Programs to lead and grow the DCS portfolio across the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. The role interfaces with government customers, industrial partners, and cross-functional teams to deliver V-BAT capabilities on international programs and manage export-control considerations.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in defense/aerospace program management, strong leadership, and experience with ITAR/EAR.

Competenze

• 8+ years of program management experience supporting defense or aerospace programs.
• Experience managing international defense programs for foreign government or military customers (DCS, FMS, or hybrid).
• Experience running complex programs with multiple interrelated projects in a self-directed manner.
• Experience managing customer-facing programs with full responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance.
• Knowledge of ITAR/EAR and their impact on program execution.

Mansioni

• Deliver proven, exceptional program management for international customers.
• Lead execution of concurrent international DCS programs, owning cost, schedule, and performance.
• Develop trusted relationships with international government, military, and industry stakeholders.
• Lead international industrial partnerships including in-country production and technology transfer.
• Plan and manage contracts with Contracts, Legal, and Finance to drive milestones and payments.
• Coordinate with Trade Compliance to ensure ITAR/EAR compliance in program execution.
• Mentor in-country program managers and provide escalation support.
• Translate customer requirements into executable plans across engineering, production, and logistics.
• Prepare program reviews and status updates for senior leadership and customers.

Conoscenze

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Contract management

Export controls ITAR/EAR

Formazione

Undergraduate degree in engineering, business, or operations management

PMP certification

Strumenti

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Descrizione del lavoro

Shield AI, based in Frisco, TX, seeks a Senior Program Manager, International Programs to lead and grow the DCS portfolio across the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. The role interfaces with government customers, industrial partners, and cross-functional teams to deliver V-BAT capabilities on international programs and manage export-control considerations.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in defense/aerospace program management, strong leadership, and experience with ITAR/EAR.