Description
The Senior Director of Program Management will be responsible for shaping and executing a portfolio of programs at the cutting edge of Shield AI's Hivemind business. The selected candidate will direct internal investment projects to align with Product Roadmaps and achieve growth in emerging domains. They will manage active contracts and ensure continued on-time, on-target deliveries, and be accountable for excellence in execution.
The selected candidate will manage a team of Technical Program Managers to execute internally funded product development and customer-funded delivery programs. They will define the required resources to transition new products to market and ensure the execution of product development roadmaps.
The selected candidate will work closely with Product and Engineering leadership to grow the Hivemind business across multiple new domains. Ensure all program elements are flawlessly executed Deliver exceptional, proven, and reliable performance in support of customer and end-user’s needs through execution of each phase (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure) 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, astutely evaluating the balance and re-balance the often-shifting customer cost, schedule, and technical parameters/priorities of each program as it progresses during the overall life cycle.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders including managers, customers, key partners and suppliers, both locally and internationally. Be able to operate and make decisions that reflect cultural nuances and overarching political and/or military factors.
Drive the accurate and timely tracking and reporting of internal budget, resource, and project management standard metrics Drive the 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, including preparation and follow up activities.
Complete critical path analyses including the evaluation of potential means to accelerate the pace or mitigate identified risks Identify potential bottlenecks or delays in programs and drive efforts to achieve schedule milestones.
Support business development efforts as they develop & evolve from current programs and related opportunities, including requests for tender, proposal, or information, expressions of interest, and unsolicited offers.