Senior Manager, Program Management - International Programs (R6163)
- Compensation
- $140K–$220K / yr
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Part time
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 8+ years of program management experience supporting defense or aerospace programs
- Demonstrated experience managing international defense programs for foreign government or military customers (DCS, FMS, or hybrid)
- Demonstrated successful experience running advanced programs consisting of multiple interrelated projects, in a self-directed manner
- Proven experience managing customer-facing programs with full responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance
- Experience managing complex contracts, including contract changes, disputes, and milestone/payment-based structures
- Working knowledge of U.S. export-control regulations (ITAR/EAR) and their impact on program execution
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, production, supply chain, logistics, and business functions
- Strong business and financial acumen with experience managing complex program financials
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level briefing
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and programs in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a frequent basis, including extended trips
- Demonstrated alignment with Shield AI's values and leadership principles, including accountability, trust, collaboration, and servant leadership
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR
Nice to have
- Experience working with international customers or industrial partners in the Middle East, South Asia, or Asia-Pacific
- Experience supporting international industrial partnerships, co-production, offsets/industrial participation, or in-country manufacturing stand-up
- Experience supporting unmanned aerial systems, aviation operations, ISR programs, or defense technology programs
- Experience managing or mentoring program managers
- PMP certification or equivalent program management training
- Undergraduate degree in engineering, business, or operations management
Full 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 . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
The Senior Program Manager, International Programs will lead the execution and growth of Shield AI's international Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs, with significant regional responsibility within a portfolio spanning the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. This role serves as the primary interface between international government and military customers, industrial partners, business development, contracts, engineering, production, operations, and executive leadership to deliver mission-critical V-BAT capabilities and build enduring international partnerships.
The candidate will bring a proven track record leading complex, customer-facing defense programs from capture through execution, with the judgment to navigate demanding contractual, export-control, and cultural environments. They will operate comfortably in high-visibility situations, mentor and back up in-country program managers, and keep senior leadership informed with clear, candid reporting. Based at our Frisco, TX headquarters alongside the V-BAT engineering and production teams, this individual will travel internationally on a regular basis to be present with customers and partners when it matters most. As the international business grows, there may be future opportunities for an in-country assignment for candidates who are interested; this is not a condition of employment.
What you'll do:
- Deliver proven, exceptional, and reliable performance for international customers through flawless program management and leadership
- Lead execution of multiple concurrent international DCS programs, owning cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction
- Develop and maintain trusted relationships with international government, military, and industry stakeholders. Serve as the primary customer-facing lead for assigned programs, including regular in-person engagement in-country
- Lead and support international industrial partnerships, including in-country production, assembly, sustainment, and technology-transfer initiatives
- Manage complex international contracts, working closely with Contracts, Legal, and Finance to resolve contractual issues, manage changes, protect Shield AI's interests, and drive milestone and payment achievement
- Partner with Trade Compliance to plan and execute programs within U.S. export-control requirements (ITAR/EAR), including TAAs, MLAs, and export licenses