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f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a· Posted Oct 12, 2026

Director, Program Management Europe and Africa V-BAT Programs

Dallas, Texasfull time

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f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a The Director, Program Management Europe and Africa V-BAT Programs at Shield AI leads a team of Program Managers to deliver and sustain UAV system Direct Commercial Sales programs. The role includes managing customer relationships, driving program execution, and leading process improvements.

Responsibilities

Deliver proven, exceptional, and reliable performance in support of customer/end-user’s mission through flawless execution of Program Management and team leadership.
Shape/codify processes and procedures to effectively collaborate, motivate, and manage relevant stakeholders required to successfully deliver programs early, under budget, and with exceptional technical performance.
Constantly drive a healthy tension between all functions to ensure a holistic approach to delivering on Shield AI’s commitments.
Astutely balance and rebalance shifting customer priories related to cost, schedule, and technical parameters of programs.
Guide the initiation and sustainment of DCS contracts for Shield AI’s V-BAT systems.
Lead the identification, development, and implementation of process improvements for DCS program management processes and tools
Provide hands-on management of projects/programs as needed while the program grows
Oversee customer relationships and act as the key escalation point for programs, projects, and operational performance issues
Drive efforts to attain budget, schedule, and scope requirements
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

Qualification

Proven experience buildingExcellent skills in leadershipA demonstrated record of working hardTraining

Required

Program Management experience with Aerospace and Defense programs
Proven experience building, growing, and leading a program team
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

Experience managing dynamic aircraft demonstrations in an international environment
Experience in field of unmanned aerial vehicles
Training, logistics, operations, and maintenance experience
Masters Degree in Business Administration