Jobs › Companies › Shieldai › Senior Lead, Enterprise Strategy and Operations (R6097)

Über diese Senior Lead, Enterprise Strategy and Operations (R6097) Stelle bei Shieldai

Shieldai · Vor Ort · San Diego, California
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and 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:

Shape the strategy behind the next generation of defense technology. In this role, you’ll tackle complex business challenges, guide high-impact investment decisions, and turn bold strategic priorities into action, partnering across the organization to drive growth, scale, and long-term impact.

 

What you'll do:

Enterprise Strategy Development:
  • Support the multi‑year strategic planning and annual operating strategy cycles.
  • Evaluate portfolio tradeoffs across platforms, software, hardware, and emerging growth vectors.
  • Conduct market sizing, competitive analysis, and scenario modeling across U.S. and allied defense markets.
  • Capital Allocation & Business Case Rigor:
  • Build financial models and analytic frameworks for investment decisions (new platforms, manufacturing, international expansion).
  • Assess TAM, margin structure, capital intensity, payback, and risk‑adjusted returns.
  • Contribute to the development of enterprise‑wide capital allocation frameworks and governance processes.
  • Operationalization of Strategy:
  • Translate strategic priorities into cross‑functional execution plans with defined KPIs and milestones.
  • Lead the planning and execution of integration efforts for acquisitions, strategic investments, and other inorganic growth initiatives.
  • Track and report on progress through structured operating cadences (monthly and quarterly performance reviews).
  • Identify bottlenecks, analyze root causes, and recommend actionable solutions to sustain execution velocity.
  • Required qualifications:

  • Min 12+ years of experience with Bachelors, 8+ with Masters, and 5+ with PhD.
  • Min 4+ years’ experience in a strategy consulting, corporate strategy or other high‑rigor roles.
  • Strong analytical and conceptual problem‑solving abilities.
  • Experience leading complex, cross-functional transformations in fast-paced, technology-driven environments
  • Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous problems and drive insight through analysis.
  • Financial modeling and analytical capability (unit economics, forecasting, scenario analysis).
  • Experience or strong interest in complex, technical, or regulated industries (aerospace, defense, AI, or advanced manufacturing preferred).
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence senior stakeholders.
  • U.S. citizenship required (ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance).

  • #LI-KC5
    #LE

    Full-time regular employee offer package:
    Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
     
    Temporary employee offer package:
    Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
     
    Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
     
    ###
     
    Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 
    Bereit, sich bei Shieldai zu bewerben?
    Bei Shieldai bewerben

    Ähnliche Jobs

    Shieldai
    Technical Program Manager, Mission Autonomy (R5052)
    Shieldai
    ⚡ Früh bewerben Dallas, Texas Vor Ort
    ● Neu 👁 Gesehen ✓ Beworben vor 10 Std.
    Shieldai
    Summer 2027 - Mechanical Engineering Intern
    Shieldai
    ⚡ Früh bewerben Seattle, Washington Vor Ort
    ● Neu 👁 Gesehen ✓ Beworben vor 10 Std.
    Shieldai
    Staff Systems Engineer (R5982)
    Shieldai
    ⚡ Früh bewerben United States Vor Ort
    ● Neu 👁 Gesehen ✓ Beworben vor 10 Std.
    Shieldai
    Staff Engineer, Survivability (R5885)
    Shieldai
    ⚡ Früh bewerben Seattle, Washington Vor Ort
    ● Neu 👁 Gesehen ✓ Beworben vor 10 Std.
    Shieldai
    Staff Engineer, System Reliability (R5533)
    Shieldai
    ⚡ Früh bewerben Dallas, Texas Vor Ort
    ● Neu 👁 Gesehen ✓ Beworben vor 10 Std.
    Shieldai
    Staff Engineer, Mission Systems (R5893)
    Shieldai
    ⚡ Früh bewerben Dallas, Texas Vor Ort
    ● Neu 👁 Gesehen ✓ Beworben vor 10 Std.
    Shieldai
    Staff Engineer, Aircraft Configuration Design (R5830)
    Shieldai
    ⚡ Früh bewerben San Diego, California Vor Ort
    ● Neu 👁 Gesehen ✓ Beworben vor 10 Std.
    Shieldai
    Senior Staff Engineer, Operations Analysis (R4759)
    Shieldai
    ⚡ Früh bewerben Seattle, Washington Vor Ort
    ● Neu 👁 Gesehen ✓ Beworben vor 10 Std.
    Shieldai
    Senior Staff Engineer, GCS / Communications Systems (R5020)
    Shieldai
    ⚡ Früh bewerben San Diego, California Vor Ort
    ● Neu 👁 Gesehen ✓ Beworben vor 10 Std.

    Registrieren für Vorschläge, die auf die von Ihnen geöffneten Jobs und gespeicherten Suchen zugeschnitten sind.

    Mehr Jobs bei Shieldai

    Alle Jobs bei Shieldai ansehen →

    Jetzt bewerben
    🤖

    Moment — langsam

    JobsRadar wurde für echte Menschen gebaut, die eine schwere Zeit bei der Jobsuche haben — nicht für automatisierte Anfragen. Sie klicken viel zu schnell und sind jetzt vorübergehend blockiert.

    Kommen Sie später wieder. Wenn Sie wirklich auf Jobsuche sind, stehen wir hinter Ihnen — verhalten Sie sich einfach wie ein Mensch.

    Catch your next role the second it’s posted.

    Create a free account and we’ll watch the boards for you — the instant a job matches your search, it lands in your inbox or Telegram. No digging, no refreshing.

    Create free account

    Free forever · takes 30 seconds · already have one?

    Verschaffe dir einen Vorsprung bei der Jobsuche.

    Tritt unserem Telegram-Kanal bei für das, was dir hilft, die Stelle zu bekommen — Gehaltsbenchmarks, den wöchentlichen Marktpuls und neue Feature-Drops. Kein Spam, nur Signal.

    Dem Kanal beitreten — kostenlos