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Shield AI · 1 month ago

Senior Staff Product Manager, Rotorcraft Logistics (R4116)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$190K/yr - $290K/yr

10+ years exp

Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on redefining defense technology through mission autonomy solutions. As a Senior Staff Product Manager for rotorcraft logistics, you will oversee the entire product lifecycle and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and meet mission needs.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define, manage, and execute the product strategy aligned with business objectives, customer needs, and emerging threats

Develop and maintain the product roadmap that prioritizes mission-critical features and balances technical feasibility

Lead strategic planning to expand the portfolio based on customer feedback and operational insights

Conduct business case analyses to guide investment decisions

Develop and maintain product documentation, including roadmaps, whitepapers, and concept of operations (CONOPs), serving as a guide for business and technical teams to build, deliver and market the capability

Stay current on technology and business trends within defense, rotorcraft, and logistics

Monitor industry innovations and emerging technologies related to rotorcraft, autonomy, and robotics to forecast future needs

Identify opportunities for integrating new technologies and improving product performance

Develop product feature requirements and pricing models based on market events, customer feedback, and competitive intelligence

Establish clear product goals, key success metrics, and key performance metrics and measure progress continuously

Partner closely with the Chief Engineer and Technical Program Managers to ensure product designs meet customer timelines and business requirements

Serve as the product owner, effectively communicating strategy and goals to internal and external stakeholders to drive support

Work closely with Finance and Business Leadership to set and achieve product financial targets

Lead margin optimization efforts through efforts including design improvements, make vs buy decisions, new technology introductions

Serve as the primary advocate for rotorcraft and contested logistics, acting as the bridge between development teams, operators, program managers, and stakeholders

Leverage operational experience to translate mission needs into technical requirements and user-centric solutions

Engage with government sponsors and B2B partners to gather insights and validate product direction

Partner with business development and field support personnel to gather product feedback and drive continuous product refinement

Identify and implement emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, to enhance mission effectiveness

Support wargaming, modeling & simulation (M&S), and digital engineering initiatives to refine space autonomy operations capabilities

Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including senior military leaders, program managers, and technical experts

Represent the product during technical exchanges, capability demonstrations, and stakeholder briefings

Support business development by articulating product value, mission relevance, and technical differentiation

Qualification

Defense technology experienceProduct strategy developmentRotorcraft logistics expertiseCross-functional leadershipAI/ML techniques knowledgeAgile methodologies familiarityReal-time processing knowledgeOperational expertiseStakeholder engagementCommunication skills