Program Manager, VBAT Programs (R4566)

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 DCS Programs 

Required qualifications:

• Aerospace and Defense Program Management experience with either Department of Defense or Direct Commercial Sale programs
• Deep expertise in project and program management 
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally 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 
• 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 
• Familiarity with aviation product delivery, training, maintenance, sustainment, and field support
• Undergraduate degree in engineering or business
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification