f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a Program Manager leads execution and operational maturity for global COCO UAS deployments supporting ISR missions. This role manages cross-functional collaboration, customer relationships, and program tracking.
Responsibilities
Seeking a Program Manager to lead execution and operational maturity for global Company-Owned, Company-Operated (COCO) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) deployments supporting contracted intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. This role serves as the critical link between flight operations, logistics, sustainment, subcontractors, finance, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful deployment and sustainment of operational capabilities worldwide. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and can drive disciplined execution across organizations while building scalable processes that enable continued growth and mission success.
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
Qualification
Excellent skills in leadershipFamiliarity with aircraft sustainmentExperience managing subcontractorsActive Secret Security ClearanceUndergraduate degree in engineering
Required
5+ years of program management experience for Department of Defense programs
Ability to run advanced projects/programs consisting of multiple interrelated projects, in a manner that is largely self-directed
Proven ability to focus on long-term business objectives
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet
Excellent skills in leadership, time management, organization, team management
Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written ability
Expert understanding of complex project financials
Demonstrated alignment with Shield AI's values and leadership principles, including accountability, trust, collaboration, and servant leadership