Product Manager, Ground Portfolio; R3471
Listed on 2026-09-18
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, IT Business Analyst -
Business
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
$220K/yr - $330K/yr
8+ years exp
Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with a mission of protecting service members and civilians through intelligent systems. The Product Manager will shape the future of autonomous systems, driving innovation by collaborating with a cross-functional team to define and deliver capabilities for Unmanned Ground Vehicle autonomy.
Aerospace Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transportation Drones National Defense Autonomous Vehicles Machine Learning National Security
No H1B Security Clearance Required U.S. Citizen Only Unicorn with $12.7B valuation
ResponsibilitiesRepresent product management of the Hivemind Unmanned Ground Vehicle portfolio and ensure product strategy and roadmap alignment to the market and customer needs
Maintain awareness of technology and business trends within the USG armament directorates, executive offices, and industry vendors
Track progress of the autonomy features and forecast requirements to meet portfolio needs
Work with other Product Managers, Program Managers, Business Development, sponsors, operational end-users, industry partners, and a talented cross-functional engineering team to determine what we will build, when, why and for whom
Document and communicate your findings via a variety of artifacts, including product roadmaps, PDDs, whitepapers, CONOPs, and presentations as required
Support marketing and sales strategy as required
Support business development and engagement as required
QualificationProduct Management Defense Weapons Programs Cross-functional Collaboration Market Awareness Documentation Skills Business Development Sales Strategy Support Security Clearance Exceptional Communication
RequiredAble to maintain awareness of technology and business trends within the USG armament directorates, executive offices, and industry vendors
Able to track progress of the autonomy features and forecast requirements to meet portfolio needs
Able to work with other Product Managers, Program Managers, Business Development, sponsors, operational end-users, industry partners, and a talented cross-functional engineering team to determine what we will build, when, why and for whom
Able to document and communicate your findings via a variety of artifacts, including product roadmaps, PDDs, whitepapers, CONOPs, and presentations as required
Able support marketing and sales strategy as required
Able to support business development and engagement as required
PreferredExceptional communication skills can effectively communicate with business executives, engineers, customers, end users, senior military leaders, etc
8+ years' experience with defense weapons programs in the maritime domain, ranging from requirements, program management, and test planning/execution
The ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance. US citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Bonus
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Defense-tech building AI pilots and next-generation aircraft.
Product Management Defense Weapons Programs Cross-functional Collaboration Market Awareness Documentation Skills
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