Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (R6267)

Shield AI•San Diego, CA

15d•$180,000 - $270,000

About The Position

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. As a Technical Program Manager, you will be responsible for key components of Hivemind Enterprise, a software development kit that enables Shield AI and third parties to create unmanned systems and mission applications. You will work with sponsors, product managers, designers, and a cross-functional engineering team to lead on-time, on-quality software releases.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or a related field, with at least 8 years of work experience in program management, engineering management, or software engineering. Alternative degrees are acceptable if professional experience focuses on testing enterprise software, artificial intelligence, or robotics.
Experience driving releases of complex software and integrated hardware/software systems.
Track record of driving results, not just providing status.
Solid technical foundations in software development and deep knowledge of optimizing the software development lifecycle.
Ability to identify project efficiency and inefficiency and prioritize remedies using accurate cost-benefit analysis.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to set and achieve goals in dynamic environments, work hard, be a trustworthy teammate, maintain high standards, and treat others kindly.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Power-user proficiency with Jira or work management tools.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Computer Science or an MBA.
Previous experience as a software developer or test engineer.
Experience driving software releases for enterprise software used by software engineers.
Passion for User Experience Design.
Aviation domain experience.
Expertise in autonomy, AI, or machine learning.
PMP, Scrum Master, or similar qualifications.

Responsibilities

Drive planning, execution, and delivery of complex software releases for the Hivemind Enterprise platform.
Drive major initiatives building command and control interfaces for autonomous systems.
Collaborate with engineering, product management, design, and customer engagement teams.
Develop project plans covering timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule.
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Communicate project status, challenges, and accomplishments to stakeholders.
Improve project management processes, tools, and methodologies.
Foster innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the program management team.
Facilitate technical decision-making to prioritize work and make complex trade-offs.
Reinforce Shield AI's reputation for technical excellence and delivery through expert engagement and disciplined execution.