Senior Program Manager

Job overview

The Senior Program Manager role is onsite in Dallas, TX. Compensation is $140,000–$210,000 per year. Shield AI develops intelligent systems, including autonomy software, aircraft, and simulation technologies, with a mission to protect service members and civilians. The role leads execution and growth of Navy Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance programs, serving as the primary interface among Navy stakeholders, business development, engineering, operations, and executive leadership. It translates customer requirements into executable plans and supports delivery of mission-critical capabilities and growth of the Navy portfolio.

What you'll do

• Lead Navy program execution and stakeholder collaboration
• maintain customer relationships and serve as primary customer-facing lead
• analyze critical paths and risks
• translate requirements into plans across engineering, operations, logistics, and sustainment
• manage concurrent task orders
• lead staffing plans, execution strategies, and risk assessments
• maintain schedules, financial forecasts, staffing plans, and risk registers
• track budgets, resources, contract performance, and metrics
• lead program meetings and follow-up
• support Navy portfolio growth and follow-on awards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior program manager

navy isr

defense programs

program execution

task orders

dallas tx

shield ai

$140k–$210k

secret security clearance

dod

cross-functional leadership

travel as needed

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time regular employee offer package includes bonus, benefits, and equity
• temporary employee benefits may apply after 60 days.

Why this role

Requires 8+ years of Department of Defense program management experience, direct Navy community experience, and an active Secret Security Clearance. Domestic and international travel may be needed. Full-time regular employee offers include bonus, benefits, and equity.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.