Seeking a Program Manager to lead a Department of Defense technical development program which will deliver transformative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems.
Lead a cross-functional team in customer funded research and development of hardware and software solutions which meet established requirements.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Deliver proven, exceptional, and reliable performance in support of customer/end-user’s mission through flawless program management.
- Effectively collaborate, motivate, and lead relevant stakeholders to successfully deliver early, under budget, and with exceptional technical performance.
- Manage customer relationships and act as the key point of contact for the program
- Astutely balance and rebalance shifting customer priories related to cost, schedule, and technical parameters of programs.
- Provide hands-on management of all aspects of the program
- Drive the accurate and timely tracking and reporting of budget, resource, and project management standard metrics
- 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 ensure projects stay on schedule
- Partner with leadership to guide prioritization of projects and utilization of resources
- Establish and lead a consistent cadence of well-organized, well-facilitated, and effective meetings, including driving all preparation and follow up activities
- Support an environment where accountability and program execution excellence are core
- Report directly to Shield AI’s Director of DoD/FMS Programs
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.
- Program Management experience for Department of Defense programs
- Deep expertise in project and program management
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically as needed
- Ability to focus on long-term business objectives
- Ability to run advanced projects/programs consisting of multiple interrelated projects, in a manner that is largely self-directed
- Experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
- Significant experience and excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent skills in leadership, time management, organization, team management
- Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written ability
- Expert understanding of complex project financials
- You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles
- Experience managing integrated software and hardware research and development programs.
- AI/Machine Learning familiarity.
- Undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics
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