Shield AI-posted 2 months ago
$179,423 - $264,967/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Dallas, TX
501-1,000 employees

We are looking for an exceptional Technical Program Manager to lead the development of Shield AI’s next-generation aircraft, taking it from concept to production. This is a ground-up, clean-sheet design effort that will define the future of autonomous aviation. You will be responsible for planning and managing the schedule, cost, development, and delivery of this strategic program, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and business teams to bring this revolutionary aircraft to market. The ideal candidate will take extreme ownership over the product lifecycle, proactively engage and align stakeholders, demonstrate exceptional communication skills, and drive on-time, on-target delivery at every phase of the program. You will coordinate engineering execution and operational hand-offs to ensure we CRUSH schedule, cost, and performance objectives.

  • Establish Clear Objectives: Work closely with product managers, technical leads, and leadership to define clear objectives linked to mission impact, strategic growth, financial outcomes, and program success.
  • Program & Project Management: Define and execute project plans, including milestones, timelines, and interdependencies. Track resources, establish clear priorities, and drive execution with disciplined program management methodologies.
  • Drive Timely, High-Quality, Critical Decisions: Facilitate rigorous, fast, and effective decision-making processes.
  • Communicate with Excellence: Ensure all stakeholders are aligned on status, milestones, and challenges.
  • Empower the Team: Create an environment where teams have the time, tools, and information they need to succeed.
  • Deliver Outcomes: Oversee and contribute to the creation and refinement of technical documentation to ensure seamless transitions between engineering, manufacturing, and operational teams.
  • Manage Customer Relationships & Deliverables: Interact directly with and manage the customer relationship, ensuring alignment on objectives and expectations.
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in technical program management or managing complex product development lifecycles.
  • Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex engineering programs from concept to production.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive clarity and structure in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  • Exceptional communication skills, capable of synthesizing technical details and business priorities into actionable plans.
  • Ability to quickly learn and develop specialized knowledge in emerging technologies and niche domains.
  • Experience managing clean-sheet design programs, especially in aerospace, defense, or advanced technology sectors.
  • Proven ability to balance engineering realities with the speed of business execution.
  • Experience conducting product, technology, and market discovery with subject matter experts.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance.
  • Familiarity with defense, national security, or aerospace domains through employment or education.
  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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