Global UAV Programs Director – Europe & Africa

Applied Methods Ltd; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI seeks a Director of Program Management for Europe and Africa to lead a team delivering and sustaining DCS programs for V-BAT systems. You will drive flawless execution, shape processes, and balance cost, schedule, and technical performance while coordinating across multiple organizations.

You will oversee international contracts, develop capable program managers, and partner with leadership to prioritize projects, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction in a rapidly growing,

Qualifications

• Program management experience in Aerospace/Defense programs

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of program managers delivering and sustaining DCS programs
• Shape processes and procedures to enable collaboration and performance
• Balance cost, schedule, and technical priorities across programs
• Manage international DCS contracts for V-BAT systems
• Identify and implement process improvements for program management
• Provide hands-on management of projects as the program grows
• Oversee customer relationships and escalation handling
• Track budget, resources, and project metrics accurately
• Perform critical path analyses and risk mitigation
• Foster collaboration and accountability across leadership
• Ensure meetings are well-organized and action-oriented

Skills

Program management

Aerospace & defense

Leadership

International travel

Stakeholder management

Budget & cost control

Scheduling

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office Suite

Self-directed program execution

Education

Master's in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shield AI seeks a Director of Program Management for Europe and Africa to lead a team delivering and sustaining DCS programs for V-BAT systems. You will drive flawless execution, shape processes, and balance cost, schedule, and technical performance while coordinating across multiple organizations.

You will oversee international contracts, develop capable program managers, and partner with leadership to prioritize projects, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction in a rapidly growing,