Strategy and Operations Manager (R3287)

Company: Shield AI
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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. In this role, you will work closely with the CTO and the Sr. Director of Strategy and Operations for Hivemind to translate the business unit strategic vision into action. You will define the business metrics, and support on operational/customer capture initiatives to improve how the the Hivemind business achieves its objectives. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Strategy Development: Support the CTO and Sr. Director of Strategy and Operations with developing, driving, and communicating the Hivemind strategy Alignment: Collaborate with the Hivemind leadership team (VP of Product, VP of Solutions, Business Development) to translate this strategy into tactical plans and roadmaps Execution: Independently drive the execution of high priority initiatives; create and implement operations plans; drive accountability and follow through across key process owners. Strategic Deep Dives: Evaluate strategic bets and investments and initiatives that change the way that Hivemind operates and brings its products to market; synthesize key operational data to inform decision making Customer Capture Support : Redefine the customer capture process and aid in the capture of strategic partners Operational Excellence : Support the CTO in managing the Hivemind business operations M&A: Support cross-functional integration planning and execution needs following M&A activities REQUIRED QUALIICATIONS: 2-4 years of experience at a Consulting Firm or Investment Bank; ideally focused on the technology and/or Aerospace and Defense sector 3-5 years of experience at a Defense Tech company or B2B Technology disruptor in a Strategy & Operations capacity or as a Chief of Staff within a fast-moving organization 8 years management and leadership experience, preferably in operational and growth settings PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: Exposure to government procurement cycles and/or B2B sales processes High level of technical proficiency with PPTX/Excel Experience with a cross-functional strategic planning process Experience designing and driving cross-functional alignment and performance management systems Ability to create granular process maps, identify choke points, and synthesize into actionable takeaways MBA or advanced degree 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. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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