Project Manager, Demo (r4836)

Shield AI Shield AI · Defense · Dallas, TX · V-BAT Program Management

Project Manager for Shield AI, a defense tech company, focusing on delivering mission-critical programs involving advanced technology like unmanned aircraft and AI systems. The role involves planning, coordination, and execution across cross-functional teams to ensure seamless demonstrations, efficient logistics, and customer success. Requires strong project management experience, leadership, and communication skills, with preferred qualifications in UAVs and aviation product delivery.

What you'd actually do

  1. drive planning, coordination, and execution across cross-functional teams—ensuring seamless demonstrations, efficient logistics, and sustained customer success
  2. turn strategy into action
  3. keep teams aligned
  4. play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions on time and at scale

Skills

Required

  • Project Management experience
  • managing schedules
  • managing budgets
  • managing resources
  • managing events
  • scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet
  • Microsoft Office suite
  • leadership
  • time management
  • organization
  • team management
  • Theoretical and practical project management knowledge
  • Application of project management techniques and tools
  • verbal and written communications skills
  • willingness and ability to travel internationally and domestically

Nice to have

  • Experience in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles
  • Familiarity with aviation product delivery, maintenance, sustainment, and field support
  • Undergraduate degree in engineering or business
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification