Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (R6267)

Job Description:

What you'll do

Drive the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software releases for the Hivemind Enterprise platform
Drive major initiatives building out command and control interfaces for autonomous systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, design and customer engagement
Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project completion
Facilitate regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project status, challenges, and accomplishments
Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and methodologies
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the program management team
Facilitate technical decision making to appropriately prioritize work and make complex trades
Reinforce Shield AI's reputation for technical excellence and ability to deliver through expert engagement and disciplined execution

Required qualifications

B.S. in Computer Science, or a related field with 8+ years of work experience in Program Management, Engineering Management or Software Engineering; alternative degrees are acceptable if professional experience is focused in testing Enterprise Software, Artificial Intelligence, or Robotics
Experience driving releases of complex software and integrated HW/SW systems
You have a track record of driving results, not just providing status
You have solid technical foundations in software development, with deep knowledge of how to optimize the software development lifecycle
You have the ability to recognize efficiency and inefficiency in projects and prioritize remedies based on accurate cost-benefit analysis
You are an exceptional, fundamentals-driven problem solver and communicator
You have a demonstrated record of setting and achieving goals in dynamic environments, working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Power user of Jira or work management tools

Preferred qualifications

Advanced degree in Computer Science or MBA
Previous experience as a software developer or a test engineer
Previous experience driving software releases for enterprise software used by software engineers
Passionate about User Experience Design
Aviation domain experience
Autonomy, AI, ML expertise
PMP, Scrum Master, or similar qualifications