Senior Staff Product Manager, Shield AI

• Familiarity with development methodologies for integrated hardware/software products
• 3+ years of experience in defense technology, autonomy, or related domains
• Proven experience achieving high-stakes outcomes within DoD or IC environments
• Proven ability to lead product strategy and development from concept to deployment
• Experience with defense or government stakeholders, ideally within mission-critical roles
• 5 + years relevant military experience or operational expertise
• Strong communication skills—able to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field

Desirable

• Shield AI is redefining defense technology by delivering mission autonomy solutions that provide next generation manned-unmanned teams
• We design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge software solutions that leverage robotics, AI-driven autonomy, and mature software foundations to support mission-critical operations
• As the Hivemind Solutions Product Manager for Europe, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategy, execution, and commercialization of our mission autonomy solutions
• You will inform the entire product lifecycle—from concept to deployment—ensuring our solutions meet mission needs, enhance operational efficiency, and align with strategic business objectives
• You will lead efforts to identify and address the most critical autonomy needs for Shield AI and its customers in Europe
• Collaborating with a cross-functional team—business development, program managers, engineers, and executives—you'll help define what we build, when, and for whom
• This high-impact role requires deep expertise in the testing, development, procurement, and operational use of weapon and collection systems – including related autonomy and robotics products – across a wide variety of applications: strike, communications relay, ISR, and air-to-surface platform integration
• Product Strategy & Roadmap Development:
• Define and execute product strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives and customer needs
• Conduct business case analyses to guide investment decisions
• Develop product feature requirements and pricing models based on market events, customer feedback, and competitive intelligence
• Create and maintain product documentation and specifications, serving as a guide for business and technical teams to build, deliver and market the capability
• Customer Engagement:
• Leverage operational experience to translate mission needs into technical requirements and user-centric solutions
• Partner with field support personnel to gather product feedback and develop product feature requirements that drive continuous product refinement
• Serve as the primary advocate for Hivemind Solutions in Europe, acting as the bridge between development teams, operators, program managers, and stakeholders
• Engage with government sponsors and B2B partners to gather insights and validate product direction
• Engineering & Cross-Functional Execution:
• Establish clear product goals, key success metrics, and key performance metrics and measure progress continuously
• Partner with Chief Engineers and Technical Program Managers to ensure product designs meet customer timelines and business requirements
• Communicate strategy and goals to internal and external stakeholders to drive support
• Financial & Cost Management:
• 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
• Market & Technology Awareness:
• Stay current on political and business trends within Europe
• Monitor defense industry innovations and emerging technologies related to launched effects, autonomy, and robotics to forecast future needs, identify opportunities to integrate new technologies and to improve product performance
• Partner with Business Development leads to develop feature requirements and pricing models based on market events, customer feedback, and competitive intelligence
• Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy:
• 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