Product Strategy & Operations Sr. Lead, Advanced Programs (R6510)

Shield AI; Texas; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI's Advanced Programs Division is seeking a Product Strategy & Operations Sr. Lead to strengthen strategy, proposal development, and daily operations.

You will organize cross-functional teams, lead proposal management and capture activities for major prime opportunities, translating customer requirements and Shield AI's engineering solutions into persuasive, compliant proposals. The role blends strategic thinking with disciplined execution, collaborating with Business Development,

Qualifications

• Experience organizing cross-functional teams and managing defense proposals.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into compliant proposals.
• Strong written and verbal communication for persuasive messaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and daily operations of the Advanced Programs organization.
• Support capture activities for major prime opportunities.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Engineering, Program Management, Customer Engagement, Finance, Contracts, and executives.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Proposal management

Capture management

Opportunity vetting

Requirements translation

Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Shield AI's Advanced Programs Division is seeking a Product Strategy & Operations Sr. Lead, Advanced Programs to strengthen the strategy, proposal development, and daily operations of the Advanced Programs organization.

The successful candidate will thrive in organizing and leading cross-functional teams, proposal management, vetting opportunities, and supporting capture activities for major prime opportunities within defense advanced programs. You will translate customer requirements and Shield AI's engineering solutions into persuasive, compliant proposals that deliver a clear, cohesive, and compelling message.

In this role you will combine skills that include operations, proposal management, capture support, strategy, and serve as a key member of the product strategy capture team. The successful candidate is equally comfortable operating strategically and executing with discipline. You can challenge assumptions, sharpen a win strategy, lead a matrixed team through compressed timelines, and maintain momentum through color-team reviews and final production. You will work closely with Business Development, Engineering, Program Management, Customer Engagement, Finance, Contracts, and executive leadership.

If you thrive in high-performing environments, demonstrate extreme ownership, and enjoy turning complex opportunities into winning proposals, we would like to meet you!