Sr. Director Program Management - Strategic Systems (R4980)

The Senior Director of Program Management will shape and execute a portfolio of programs at the cutting edge of Shield AI's Hivemind business. You will direct internal investment projects to align with Product Roadmaps and achieve growth. You will manage active contracts and ensure continued on-time, on-target deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Ensure flawless execution of all program elements
• Deliver exceptional performance in support of customer and end-user needs through execution of each phase of Shield AI's programs
• Support internal team and customer relationships
• Facilitate execution and address or escalate issues for programs, projects, and operational performance
• Own development and ongoing execution of project plans, scope, schedule, and management
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, including managers, customers, key partners, and suppliers
• Drive accurate and timely tracking and reporting of internal budget, resource, and project management standard metrics
• Drive accurate and timely tracking and reporting of all customer or end-user contractually required deliverables
• Drive a consistent cadence of well-organized, well-facilitated, and effective meetings
• Complete critical path analyses and identify potential bottlenecks or delays in programs

Requirements

• Experience delivering new development products to an operational environment
• Experience sustaining software-centric products
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to lead by influence and collaboration
• Proven experience driving complex program execution and ability to focus on long-term business objectives
• Experience with Earned Value and managing Gate Reviews, Estimates at Completion (EACs), and Program Management Reviews (PMRs)
• Experience in technical program management and ability to run multiple projects
• Expert understanding of complex project financials

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in software development
• Experience in autonomy development
• DoD contracting experience

Benefits

• Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
• Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.