Program Manager, VBAT FMS Programs -on site TX or DC (R2844)

Seeking a Program Manager to lead a Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales programs which will deliver transformative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems. Lead a cross-functional team in the delivery and sustainment of multiple international Foreign Military Sales VBAT programs.

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 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
• 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 DoD/FMS Programs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.
• Program Management experience for Department of Defense programs
• 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
• 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
• Familiarity with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program management processes
• Familiarity and/or previous working relationships with NAVAIR and PMA-263
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, or business
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification