Technical Program Manager

As Technical Program Manager at Shield AI, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of Hivemind Enterprise, a software development kit that enables both Shield AI and third parties to create a new generation of unmanned systems and mission applications that deliver transformative capabilities for the U.S. and its allies.

You will work with sponsors, product managers, designers, and a talented cross-functional engineering team to lead on-time, on-quality software releases. This Technical Program Manager role requires a versatile individual who can plan and manage complex software test automation projects and flight test operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software releases for the Hivemind Enterprise platform
• Drive major initiatives building out rigorous simulation-based test automation for autonomy software
• Drive large complex test operations from CI through HIL and flight test
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and customer engagement, to define test scope, objectives, and deliverables
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project completion
• Facilitate regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project status, challenges, and accomplishments
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and methodologies
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the program management team
• Facilitate technical decision-making to appropriately prioritize work and make complex trades
• Reinforce Shield AI's reputation for technical excellence and ability to deliver through expert engagement and disciplined execution

Required qualifications:

• B.S. in Computer Science, or a related field with 8+ years of work experience in Program Management, Engineering Management, or Software Test Engineering
• Experience driving testing of complex software and integrated HW/SW systems
• Experience driving release management and software test operations
• A track record of driving results, not just providing status
• Solid technical foundations in test engineering and software development, with deep knowledge of how to optimize the software development lifecycle
• Ability to recognize efficiency and inefficiency in projects and prioritize remedies based on accurate cost-benefit analysis
• Exceptional, fundamentals-driven problem-solving and communication skills
• Demonstrated record of setting and achieving goals in dynamic environments, working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Power user of Jira or work management tools

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science or MBA
• Previous experience as a software developer or a test engineer
• Previous experience driving software releases or test operations for enterprise software used by software engineers
• Passionate about software documentation
• Autonomy, AI, ML expertise
• PMP, Scrum Master, or similar qualifications