Senior Program Manager (R4932)

Shield AI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI, a defense-tech company, seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead Navy ISR programs in the United States. You will be the primary interface between US Navy stakeholders, business development, engineering, operations, and executive leadership to identify opportunities, shape task orders, and deliver mission-critical capabilities to operational customers.

The ideal candidate has deep US Navy experience and a proven track record of guiding complex defense programs from opportunity

Responsibilities

• Lead execution and growth of Navy ISR programs; primary interface between US Navy stakeholders, BD, engineering, operations and executive leadership to shape task orders and deliver mission-critical capabilities.

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.

Job Description:

The Senior Program Manager will lead the execution and growth of Navy Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) programs. This role serves as the primary interface between US Navy stakeholders, business development, engineering, operations, and executive leadership to identify opportunities, shape task orders, and successfully deliver mission-critical capabilities to operational customers. The candidate will possess deep US Navy experience, understand how requirements transition into funded task orders, and will have a proven track record of success leading complex defense programs from opportunity identification through execution. This individual will ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and operational outcomes for Shield AI customers.