Senior Manager, Program Management - International Programs (R6163)

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Program Manager, International Programs to lead the execution and growth of its international Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

The successful candidate will serve as the primary interface between international government and military customers, industrial partners, business development, contracts, engineering, production, operations, and executive leadership to deliver mission-critical V-BAT capabilities and build enduring international partnerships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering exceptional performance for international customers through flawless program management and leadership
• Leading the execution of multiple concurrent international DCS programs, owning cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction
• Developing and maintaining trusted relationships with international government, military, and industry stakeholders
• Managing complex international contracts, working closely with Contracts, Legal, and Finance to resolve contractual issues
• Partnering with Trade Compliance to plan and execute programs within U.S. export-control requirements (ITAR/EAR)
• Providing oversight, mentorship, and escalation support to in-country and junior program managers
• Translating evolving customer requirements into executable plans across engineering, production, supply chain, logistics, training, and sustainment teams
• Driving accurate and timely tracking and reporting of budget, resource utilization, contract performance, revenue, and program management metrics

The ideal candidate will have:

• 8+ years of program management experience supporting defense or aerospace programs
• Demonstrated experience managing international defense programs for foreign government or military customers (DCS, FMS, or hybrid)
• Proven experience managing customer-facing programs with full responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance
• Experience managing complex contracts, including contract changes, disputes, and milestone/payment-based structures
• Working knowledge of U.S. export-control regulations (ITAR/EAR) and their impact on program execution
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience working with international customers or industrial partners in the Middle East, South Asia, or Asia-Pacific
• Experience supporting international industrial partnerships, co-production, offsets/industrial participation, or in-country manufacturing stand-up
• Experience supporting unmanned aerial systems, aviation operations, ISR programs, or defense technology programs
• PMP certification or equivalent program management training