Shield AI
Senior Technical Program Manager
Washington, D.C. · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
About the job
Leads complex software development programs for unmanned aerial vehicle systems, coordinating teams and managing plans, requirements, schedules, budgets, and risks.
What you'll do
- Lead cross-functional projects spanning engineering, legal, safety and security, business, finance, supply chain, and operations.
- Develop and maintain program plans, track deliverables and dependencies, manage risks, and communicate status to stakeholders.
- Gather, consolidate, and track product and technical requirements throughout development.
What they ask for
- Experience managing complex software development projects end to end, including budgets, schedules, and resources; managing multiple projects with multidisciplinary teams; and leading interrelated programs largely self-directed.
- Competency in both waterfall and agile project processes.
- Experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
- Significant experience and excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; excellent leadership, time management, organization, and team management skills.
Tools
Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
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