director · Posted Apr 24, 2026
$170,000 – $260,000
USD per-year-salary

About this role

Shield AI is hiring a director-level Director, Europe and Africa V-BAT Programs (R4861) based in Dallas, TX. Compensation is listed at $170,000–$260,000 per-year-salary.

Level
director
Employment
Full-time
Location
Dallas, TX
Department
V-BAT Division
Posted
Apr 24, 2026

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Job description

from Shield AI careers
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube

Job Description:

We are seeking a Program Director to lead a team of Program Managers in the delivery and sustainment of transformative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system Direct Commercial Sales programs in the Europe and Africa markets.  

What you'll do:

  • Deliver proven, exceptional, and reliable performance in support of customer/end-user’s mission through flawless execution of Program Management and team leadership. 
  • Shape/codify processes and procedures to effectively collaborate, motivate, and manage relevant stakeholders required to successfully deliver programs early, under budget, and with exceptional technical performance. 
  • Constantly drive a healthy tension between all functions to ensure a holistic approach to delivering on Shield AI’s commitments. 
  • Astutely balance and rebalance shifting customer priories related to cost, schedule, and technical parameters of programs.  
  • Guide the initiation and sustainment of DCS contracts for Shield AI’s V-BAT systems. 
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