The Program Director will manage a team overseeing the delivery and sustainment of UAV systems, focusing on international program management and operational leadership.
Eligible from: US only
Job Description
Seeking a Program Director to lead a team of Program Managers in the delivery and sustainment of transformative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Lead a team to sustain and grow the Company’s Middle East & Asia-Pacific Direct Commercial Sales Programs
Manage the portfolio of programs to meet or exceed company Annual Operating Plan objectives
Deliver proven, exceptional, and reliable performance in support of customer/end-user’s mission through flawless execution of Program Management and team leadership.
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.
Constantly drive a healthy tension between all functions to ensure a holistic approach to delivering on Shield AI’s commitments.
Astutely balance and rebalance shifting customer priories related to cost, schedule, and technical parameters of programs.
Guide the initiation and sustainment of DCS contracts for Shield AI’s V-BAT systems.
Lead the identification, development, and implementation of process improvements for DCS program management processes and tools
Provide hands-on management of projects/programs as needed while the program grows
Oversee customer relationships and act as the key escalation point for programs, projects, and operational performance issues
Drive efforts to attain budget, schedule, and scope requirements
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
Hire and supervise a team of project and program managers as needed to support Shield AI’s rapid growth in the international sector
Develop highly effective Program Managers responsible for planning, scheduling and controlling the activities of complex projects spanning multiple organizations
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
Oversee the distribution, prioritization, quality and volume of the DCS Program Management team’s work
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
Foster and facilitate collaboration and shared accountability for outcomes with Leadership
Report directly to Shield AI’s Senior Director of Program Management
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Program Management experience for Direct Commercial Sales / Foreign Military Sales / Department of Defense programs
Proven experience building, growing, and leading an program team
Deep expertise in project and program management
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
A demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
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Director, V-BAT Middle East & Asia-Pacific Programs (R6512) at Shield AI | Remote Job | Real Jobs From Anywhere
