Global UAV Programs Director (Europe & Africa)

Applied Methods Ltd; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in Dallas, TX is seeking a Director of Program Management for Europe and Africa V-BAT programs. You will lead a team of program managers across multiple international projects, ensure flawless execution, and align cost, schedule, and technical goals with customer expectations.

You will drive process improvements, manage contracts, and report on budget and performance while fostering collaboration across functions and leadership.

Qualifications

• Program Management experience in Aerospace and Defense domains.
• Proven ability to build, grow, and lead a program team.
• Deep expertise in project and program management practices.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.
• Focus on long-term business objectives and strategy.
• Ability to drive complex programs with multiple interrelated projects.
• Experience using scheduling tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of complex project financials.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of program managers delivering UAV systems across Europe and Africa.
• Shape processes to ensure on-time, under-budget, high-performance delivery.
• Balance cost, schedule, and technical parameters across programs.
• Guide initiation and sustainment of DCS contracts for V-BAT systems.
• Develop and implement process improvements for program management.
• Provide hands-on management as the program scales internationally.
• Manage customer relationships and escalation points for performance issues.
• Track budget, resources, and project management metrics and reporting.
• Identify bottlenecks and accelerate schedules where possible.
• Hire and supervise PMs; foster planning, scheduling, and control discipline.
• Lead regular, well-facilitated meetings with clear action follow-ups.
• Promote accountability and execution excellence across teams.
• Partner with leadership to prioritize projects and resource use.

Skills

Program Management

Team leadership

Project management

Travel internationally

Strategic thinking

Program orchestration

Education

MBA

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shield AI in Dallas, TX is seeking a Director of Program Management for Europe and Africa V-BAT programs. You will lead a team of program managers across multiple international projects, ensure flawless execution, and align cost, schedule, and technical goals with customer expectations.

You will drive process improvements, manage contracts, and report on budget and performance while fostering collaboration across functions and leadership.