Program Manager FMS

Shield AI is a U.S. defense-technology company developing mission-autonomy software and autonomous aircraft for military and allied operations.

San Diego, United States
About Shield AI

Founded in 2015, Shield AI builds Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft for operations in contested, GPS- and communications-denied environments. Its current site also presents Aechelon synthetic-reality simulation and Vision Systems detection and tracking products.

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Candidate Availability

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About the Role

You will lead Foreign Military Sales program execution from contract award through delivery, acceptance, training, sustainment, and follow-on support. You will manage customer and stakeholder relationships, track program financials and schedules, mitigate risks and delays, coordinate delivery activities, and lead internal and customer meetings.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of Department of Defense program management experience
  • Ability to manage advanced programs consisting of multiple interrelated projects
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally
  • Experience with Microsoft Project or Smartsheet
  • Leadership, time management, organization, and team management skills
  • Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Understanding of complex project financials
  • Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead Foreign Military Sales programs from contract award through delivery, acceptance, training, sustainment, and follow-on support
  • Manage relationships with U.S. Government and international customers
  • Coordinate with government program offices, contracting organizations, international partners, engineering, operations, logistics, and sustainment teams
  • Balance customer priorities across cost, schedule, technical performance, and contractual requirements
  • Track and report budget, resources, schedules, and project management metrics
  • Complete critical-path analyses and mitigate program risks
  • Identify bottlenecks and delays and keep projects on schedule
  • Manage international delivery, training, fielding, sustainment, and acceptance activities
  • Lead internal and customer meetings and follow-up activities

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package