Director, Europe and Africa V-BAT Programs (R4861) job opportunity at Shield AI.



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Shield AI Director, Europe and Africa V-BAT Programs (R4861)
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Europe and Africa V-BAT Programs (R4861)

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<p><span style="font-size: inherit">Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With&nbsp;offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit </span><a style="font-size: inherit;" href="http://www.shield.ai/">www.shield.ai</a><span style="font-size: inherit">. Follow Shield AI on </span><a style="font-size: inherit;" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/shield-ai">LinkedIn</a><span style="font-size: inherit">, </span><a style="font-size: inherit;" href="https://x.com/shieldaitech">X</a><span style="font-size: inherit">, </span><a style="font-size: inherit;" href="https://www.instagram.com/shield_ai">Instagram</a><span style="font-size: inherit">, and </span><a style="font-size: inherit;" href="https://www.youtube.com/@Shield_AI">YouTube</a><span style="font-size: inherit">.&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><h3>Job Description:</h3> <p>We are seeking a Program Director to lead a team of Program Managers in the delivery and sustainment of transformative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system Direct Commercial Sales programs in the Europe and Africa markets.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p></p><p><br></p><b>What you'll do:</b><div> <ul> <li data-renderer-start-pos="264">Deliver proven, exceptional, and reliable performance in support of customer/end-user’s mission through flawless execution of Program Management and team leadership.&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="434">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.&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="654">Constantly drive a healthy tension between all functions to ensure a holistic approach to delivering on Shield AI’s commitments.&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="787">Astutely balance and rebalance shifting customer priories related to cost, schedule, and technical parameters of programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="915">Guide the initiation and sustainment of DCS contracts for Shield AI’s V-BAT systems.&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1004">Lead the identification, development, and implementation of process improvements for DCS program management processes and tools&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1137">Provide hands-on management of projects/programs as needed while the programs grow</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1223">Oversee customer relationships and act as the key escalation point for programs, projects, and operational performance issues&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1354">Drive efforts to attain budget, schedule, and scope requirements&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1423">Drive the accurate and timely tracking and reporting of budget, resource, and project management standard metrics&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1542">Complete critical path analyses including the evaluation of potential means to accelerate the pace or mitigate identified risks&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1674">Identify potential bottlenecks or delays in programs and drive efforts to ensure projects stay on schedule&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1785">Partner with leadership to guide prioritization of projects and utilization of resources&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1879">Manage the portfolio of programs to meet or exceed company Annual Operating Plan objectives</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1974">Hire and supervise a team of project and program managers as needed to support Shield AI’s rapid growth in the international sector&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="2110">Develop highly effective Program Managers responsible for planning, scheduling and controlling the activities of complex projects spanning multiple organizations&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="2276">Provide the necessary leadership and support to DCS project and program managers to manage projects in line with project management processes and associated policies and procedures&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="2463">Oversee the distribution, prioritization, quality and volume of the DCS Program Management team’s work&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="2570">Establish and lead a consistent cadence of well-organized, well-facilitated, and effective meetings, including driving all preparation and follow up activities</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="2733">Support an environment where accountability and program execution excellence are core&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="2823">Foster and facilitate collaboration and shared accountability for outcomes with Leadership&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="2918">Report directly to Shield AI’s Senior Director of Program Management&nbsp;</li> </ul> </div><p><br></p><b>Required qualifications:</b><div> <ul> <li data-renderer-start-pos="3">Program Management experience with Aerospace and Defense programs</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="72">Proven experience building, growing, and leading a program team</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="139">Deep expertise in project and program management&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="192">Willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="256">Ability to focus on long-term business objectives&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="310">Ability to run advanced projects/programs consisting of multiple interrelated projects, in a manner that is largely self-directed&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="444">Experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="522">Significant experience and excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="598">Excellent skills in leadership, time management, organization, team management&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="681">Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written ability&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="747">Expert understanding of complex project financials&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="802">A demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others&nbsp;</li> </ul> </div><p><br></p><b>Preferred qualifications:</b><div> <ul> <li data-renderer-start-pos="3">Experience managing programs in an international environment&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="68">Experience in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="124">Experience with aviation training, logistics, operations, and maintenance&nbsp;</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="202">Masters Degree in Business</li> </ul> </div><p><br></p><p></p>\n<div>$170,000 - $260,000 a year</div>\n<p>#LI-AA1</p> <p>#LF</p><p><br></p><p>Full-time regular employee offer package: </p><p>Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity </p><p><br></p><p>Temporary employee offer package: </p><p>Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)</p><p><br></p><p>Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. </p><p><br></p><p>###</p><p><br></p><p>Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to&nbsp;equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.&nbsp;</p>

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