Hiring: Technical Program Manager, Maritime Company: Shield AI Location: San Diego, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 00:56:45 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Design System, Program Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Scrum, Secret Clearance, Stakeholder Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Integration About the job Experience: •Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 9 years and a Master’s degree; or 7 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience. •10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 9 years and a Master’s degree; or 7 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience. Required Skills: •Lead Assigned Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Autonomy and Future Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV) Integration Programs •Serve as the program manager for assigned USV programs, leading the integration of Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software onto USV platforms. •Actively facilitate and support development and execution of future UUV autonomy integration programs as opportunities mature. •Work closely with product managers, engineering leads, operations, and executive leadership to define clear program objectives tied to mission impact, customer success, strategic growth, financial outcomes, and technical performance. •Program & Project Management •Own the development and execution of integrated program and project plans, including scope, schedules, milestones, dependencies, budgets, and resource allocation. Continuously evaluate and rebalance customer priorities, technical risks, cost constraints, and schedule demands throughout the program. •Facilitate rigorous, fast, and effective technical and programmatic decision-making across cross-functional teams. While not expected to design systems directly, you will possess sufficient technical depth to identify risks, challenge assumptions, and drive alignment. Hands-on experience with software or autonomy products is an accelerator. •Coordinate system integration activities across labs, ground testing, and sea trial operations. Drive readiness reviews, integration milestones, and closure of technical dependencies required to support successful USV/UUV integration and operational deployment. Qualifications: •Strong technical understanding of software-enabled systems, autonomy, aerospace systems, or complex integrated products. •Demonstrated success managing program execution across scope, schedule, budget, risk, and technical performance in fast-paced environments. •Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead through influence across distributed teams. •Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments. •Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and ability to drive execution with high standards and collaboration. •PMP and/or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification. •Operational familiarity with DoD contracting, defense acquisition, or national security programs. Compensation: •$184,320 - $276,480 / year •Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!