Shield AI · 7 hours ago
Technical Program Manager (R4441)
Melbourne, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$189K/yr - $284K/yrShield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building intelligent autonomous systems for aircraft. They are looking for a Technical Program Manager to lead the development, integration, and deployment of AI pilots across various autonomous systems, managing complex engineering programmes from concept to deployment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Lead and deliver end-to-end technical program management leverage your industry knowledge to shape/define program and organizational objectives
Oversee the full programme lifecycle – initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure – ensuring exceptional outcomes
Fulfil contractual and customer deliverables with precision, timeliness, and clarity
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government, defence, suppliers, and technical teams
Operate with sensitivity to cultural, political, and military dynamics across domestic and international partnerships
Conduct critical path analysis, manage earned value tracking, and report on programme health metrics
Proactively identify and mitigate risks and blockers
Lead organised, efficient meetings with clear actions and follow-up
Support business development efforts, including EOIs, RFTs, RFIs, proposals, and unsolicited submissions
Qualification
Required
Significant experience as a technical project or programme manager in complex engineering or technology domains
Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects aligned with long-term business strategy
Experience managing 0+ 1 product development cycles
Strong commercial understanding of project financials, including earned value management, estimates at completion, and contract data requirements
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Vena, Salesforce)
Experience working with or within the Australian Defence Force
Outstanding communication, leadership, organisation, and influencing skills
A proactive, dependable, and collaborative mindset — you work hard, uphold high standards, and support your team
Preferred
Experience with software or autonomy development programmes
Familiarity with the ASDEFCON (or equivalent) contracting suite
Exposure to multi-national teams, flight test campaigns, or airworthiness certification
PMP or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) accreditation
Experience working with or managing international defence related projects
Company
Shield AI
Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
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2025 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M
Leadership Team
Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
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