Senior Manager, Program Management - International Programs (R6163)

Shield; Town of Texas, Fort Worth (WI, TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI seeks a Senior Program Manager for International Programs, based at our Frisco, TX headquarters, to lead and grow international Direct Commercial Sales programs across the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. You will coordinate with government customers, industrial partners, contracts, engineering and operations to deliver V-BAT capabilities and build lasting partnerships.

The role requires navigating export controls and contractual environments, mentoring in-country managers, and regular

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex, customer-facing defense programs from capture through execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and growth of Shield AI's international Direct Commercial Sales programs with responsibility across the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
• Interface between international government and military customers, industrial partners, business development, contracts, engineering, production, operations and executive leadership to deliver V-BAT capabilities.
• Provide clear, candid reporting to senior leadership and mentor in-country program managers.

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-BATaircraft, 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.

Job Description:

The Senior Program Manager, International Programs will lead the execution and growth of Shield AI's international Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs, with significant regional responsibility within a portfolio spanning the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. This role serves as the primary interface between international government and military customers, industrial partners, business development, contracts, engineering, production, operations, and executive leadership to deliver mission-critical V-BAT capabilities and build enduring international partnerships.

The candidate will bring a proven track record leading complex, customer-facing defense programs from capture through execution, with the judgment to navigate demanding contractual, export-control, and cultural environments. They will operate comfortably in high-visibility situations, mentor and back up in-country program managers, and keep senior leadership informed with clear, candid reporting. Based at our Frisco, TX headquarters alongside the V-BAT engineering and production teams, this individual will travel internationally on a regular basis to be present with customers and partners when it matters most. As the international business grows, there may be future opportunities for an in-country assignment for candidates who are interested; this is not a condition of employment.