Lead, Enterprise Strategy and Operations (R6096)

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Executive Division

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Guide the strategy for next-generation defense technology by tackling complex business challenges, driving investment decisions, and collaborating across teams to ensure growth and impact.

Eligible from: Unclear

Job Description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting 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. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Responsibilities

What you'll do:

Capital Allocation & Business Case Rigor:

Build financial models and analytic frameworks for investment decisions (new platforms, manufacturing, international expansion).

Assess TAM, margin structure, capital intensity, payback, and risk‑adjusted returns.

Contribute to the development of enterprise‑wide capital allocation frameworks and governance processes.

Operationalization of Strategy:

Translate strategic priorities into cross‑functional execution plans with defined KPIs and milestones.

Lead the planning and execution of integration efforts for acquisitions, strategic investments, and other inorganic growth initiatives.

Track and report on progress through structured operating cadences (monthly and quarterly performance reviews).

Identify bottlenecks, analyze root causes, and recommend actionable solutions to sustain execution velocity.

M&A Integration:

Lead cross-functional M&A integration from diligence and pre-close planning through Day 1, Day 100, and business-as-usual transition.

Translate deal objectives into integrated workplans, governance, milestones, decision forums, and executive reporting.

Coordinate functional leaders to manage dependencies, resolve critical issues, and maintain business, customer, and mission continuity.

Partner with Finance and business leaders to validate, track, and realize synergy, capability, and operational-value targets.

Build repeatable integration playbooks, tools, and lessons learned to improve speed, rigor, and value capture across future transactions.

Requirements

Required qualifications:

Min 6+ years of experience with Bachelors, 3+ with Masters.

Min 2+ years’ experience in a strategy consulting, corporate strategy or other high‑rigor roles.

Strong analytical and conceptual problem‑solving abilities.

Experience leading complex, cross-functional transformations in fast-paced, technology-driven environments

Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous problems and drive insight through analysis.

Financial modeling and analytical capability (unit economics, forecasting, scenario analysis).

Experience or strong interest in complex, technical, or regulated industries (aerospace, defense, AI, or advanced manufacturing preferred).

Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence senior stakeholders.

U.S. citizenship required (ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance).

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Posted on: Sep 25, 2026
Job type: Full-time
Location: San Diego, CaliforniaOn-site

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