Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (R5270)
About this role
Defense is seeking a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager for the Customer Engagement department in Washington, D.C. This full-time position places the right professional at the intersection of strategy, technology, business development, and program execution to accelerate the adoption of advanced AI autonomy.
Role Overview
The Senior Staff Technical Program Manager at Defense in Washington, D.C., is a critical full-time role focused on driving the Hivemind Catalyst program. This position suits an experienced program manager with strong technical judgment and executive communication skills who excels in ambiguous environments. The professional in this role will help international partners and customers establish autonomy roadmaps, shape innovative technical solutions, and manage programs from the initial engagement stage through final delivery.
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Salary and Benefits
About the Company
Defense, operating through Shield AI, is a venture-backed defense-tech enterprise dedicated to protecting civilians and service members using intelligent systems. Its cutting-edge technology portfolio includes the Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality tools. With numerous facilities and offices spanning the U.S., Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, the organization's technology actively powers operations across the globe.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly on the official company careers page to be considered for this opportunity.
Questions candidates ask
What is the location of the Senior Staff Technical Program Manager role?
The position is located in Washington, D.C.
What is the salary range for this job?
The annual salary ranges from $170,000 to $260,000 USD.
Is this a remote position?
No, this is a full-time employee role based out of Washington, D.C.
Which department manages this role?
This role is part of the Customer Engagement department.
What does the Hivemind Catalyst program aim to achieve?
It accelerates the adoption of autonomy by allowing customers to rapidly develop, integrate, test, and deploy sovereign autonomous capabilities on their own platforms.