Senior Project Manager (R2725)

Shield AI is seeking a Project Manager, based in our Crystal City Headquarters, to support the development, integration, and deployment of the the World’s Best AI Pilots on various transformative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems.

• Serve as the deputy to a program manager and ensure all elements of a project or program are flawlessly executed
• Deliver exceptional, proven, and reliable performance in support of customer and end-user’s related missions through support in execution of each phase (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure) of Shield AI’s programs. 
• In support of the lead Program Manager, support internal team and customer relationships
• Facilitate execution and address or escalate issues for programs, projects, and operational performance.  
• Support development and ongoing execution of project plans, scope, schedule, and management, astutely evaluating the balance and re-balance the often-shifting customer cost, schedule, and technical parameters/priorities of each program as it progresses during the overall life cycle.  
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders including managers, customers, key partners and suppliers, both locally and internationally. Be able to operate and make decisions that take into account cultural nuances and overarching political and/or military factors. 
• Support the accurate and timely tracking and reporting of internal budget, resource, and project management standard metrics  
• Support the accurate and timely tracking and reporting of any and all customer or end user contractually required deliverables
• Support driving a consistent cadence of well-organized, well-facilitated, and effective meetings, including driving all preparation and follow up activities  
• 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 achieve schedule milestones. 
• Support business development efforts as they develop & evolve from current programs and related opportunities,  including requests for tender, proposal, or information, expressions of interest, and unsolicited offers.

• 6 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 4 years and a master’s degree
• Exceptional interpersonal skills (verbal and written) and ability to lead by influence and collaboration 
• Proven experience supporting on complex program execution and ability to focus on long-term business objectives  
• Experience with Earned Value and managing Gate Reviews, Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Program Management Reviews (PMRs) 
• Experience in project and program management and ability to run multiple programs
• Significant experience and excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suit and experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project. 
• Superb skills in leadership, time management, organization, team management 
• Expert understanding of complex project financials 
• Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Experience in software development
• DOD Contracting Experience