# Senior Manager, Program Management - International Programs (R6163) at Shield AI

- Company: Shield AI
- What the company does: Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://shield.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $140K to $220K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-08
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/4d3e233b-afc2-4ead-bfaa-042400f81d9b?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-senior-manager-program-management-international-programs-r6163/

## About the role

The Senior Program Manager, International Programs will lead the execution and growth of Shield AI's international Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs, with significant regional responsibility within a portfolio spanning the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 8+ years of program management experience supporting defense or aerospace programs
- Demonstrated experience managing international defense programs for foreign government or military customers (DCS, FMS, or hybrid)
- Demonstrated successful experience running advanced programs consisting of multiple interrelated projects, in a self-directed manner
- Proven experience managing customer-facing programs with full responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance
- Experience managing complex contracts, including contract changes, disputes, and milestone/payment-based structures
- Working knowledge of U.S. export-control regulations (ITAR/EAR) and their impact on program execution

Tags: V-BAT Program Management

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-senior-manager-program-management-international-programs-r6163/