Technical Program Manager, Maritime (R6148)

Shield; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager to lead the Maritime Domain team, integrating our Hivemind autonomy stack onto USVs and future UUVs. You will start programs from the ground up and guide them through production and operational deployment.

The role requires a proven blend of government and commercial program management, strong cross-functional leadership across domestic and international teams, and a disciplined approach to cost, schedule, and risk management to

Qualifications

• Experience managing government and commercial programs.
• Strong coordination across software, hardware and operations teams.
• Proven ability to manage risk, cost, and schedule in complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs from inception to production and deployment.
• Coordinate internal and external teams including international offices.
• Drive cost, schedule, and integration readiness while mitigating risk.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Maritime domain expertise

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.

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Staff Technical Program Manager to join our Maritime Domain team, integrating Shield AI’s Hivemind Autonomy stack onto Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) and, in the future, Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs). Your role will include starting programs from the ground up and guiding them through production and into operational employment. This role requires a self-starter who can integrate quickly with a fast-moving, highly competent team.

You will drive alignment across software development and integration activities with domestic and international customers while remaining synchronized with Business Development colleagues. This role requires close coordination with colleagues across Shield AI’s international teams, including offices in Europe and Asia, and a motivated, cross-functional leadership approach.

The ideal candidate has a combination of government and commercial program management experience, with strong, established fundamentals in coordinating complex, first-of-a-kind integration efforts. You will be responsible for driving cost, schedule, integration readiness, risk management, and successful operational outcomes while pushing the boundaries of maritime autonomy. We are looking for a candidate who can think critically and creatively while leveraging a firm foundation in managing risk across new and foundational programs.