Program Manager, VBAT Programs (R3749)

Job Description:

Seeking a Program Manager to lead a Direct Commercial Sale program for an international customer which will deliver transformative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems.

What you'll do:

• 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 analysis including the evaluation of potential means to accelerate the pace or mitigate identified risks
• Partner with leadership to guide prioritization of projects and utilization of resources
• Assist in identification and development of industrial participation opportunities.
• 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
• Report directly to Shield AI’s Director of DCS Programs

Required qualifications:

• Program Management experience with either Department of Defense or Direct Commercial Sale programs
• Deep expertise in project and program management
• Ability to live/work in the Netherlands
• 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
• You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles
• Familiarity with aviation product delivery, maintenance, sustainment, and field support
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, or business
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Our international team members are employed through our Employer of Record (EOR) and receive a comprehensive international benefits package on top of base salary. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.