US Field Operations Director: Demos & Deployments

DroneShield; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DroneShield's U.S. headquarters in Warrenton, Virginia, leads a field-first operations model to accelerate demonstrations and deployments for defense programs. The Operations Director – USA role focuses on building a high-velocity, scalable delivery engine across the U.S. to win customer outcomes.

You will manage field teams, demos, trials, installations, and complex deliveries, targeting on-time, on-budget outcomes with robust planning and risk management.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership in engineering, operations, or PM.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, or highly regulated manufacturing.
• Experience in global, multi-site environments.
• Engineering or technical qualifications preferred.
• Customer-focused with ownership mindset.
• Tertiary qualification in Operations, Engineering or Business desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations across the U.S.
• Deliver demos, deployments, and projects
• Build scalable field playbooks
• Coordinate assets, sites, and teams
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery

Skills

Leadership

Defense / Aerospace

Global ops

Engineering

Ownership

Education

Operations degree

Engineering degree

Business degree (desirable)

Job description

DroneShield's U.S. headquarters in Warrenton, Virginia, leads a field-first operations model to accelerate demonstrations and deployments for defense programs. The Operations Director – USA role focuses on building a high-velocity, scalable delivery engine across the U.S. to win customer outcomes.

You will manage field teams, demos, trials, installations, and complex deliveries, targeting on-time, on-budget outcomes with robust planning and risk management.