Technical Program Manager - Finance Technology (R6186)

shieldai· FP&A
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📍 San Diego, CaliforniaFull Time Employee💰 USD 120K–190K

About this role

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:

Shield AI is seeking a Technical Program Manager to run a highly organized, effective Finance Technology delivery function. As Scrum Master and owner of the team's Jira operating rhythm, you will turn priorities into achievable commitments and make capacity, dependencies, and decisions visible. You will use delivery insights to help leadership identify hotspots, anticipate burnout risk, and deploy the team's resources for maximum impact.

What you'll do:

  • Own Jira management and maintain a clear, trusted view of priorities, ownership, progress, and dependencies.
  • Serve as Scrum Master, facilitating planning, delivery reviews, retrospectives, and impediment removal.
  • Establish disciplined intake, prioritization, and capacity planning across projects and operational work.
  • Coordinate cross-functional programs spanning planning, data products, and Finance applications.
  • Translate delivery trends and team feedback into recommendations on resource allocation, sequencing, and sustainable workload.
  • Surface risks and tradeoffs early, presenting leadership with actionable options.
  • Improve delivery practices, release readiness, and handoffs without unnecessary bureaucracy.

Required qualifications:

  • Experience leading cross-functional technical programs involving data, enterprise systems, or business applications.
  • Hands-on Jira management and experience serving as a Scrum Master.
  • Exceptional organization and attention to detail, with clear executive and team communication.
  • Ability to manage dependencies and influence decisions across teams without direct authority.
  • Experience using operational insights to improve capacity planning, delivery effectiveness, and team health.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience with Finance technology, planning platforms, or data engineering teams.
  • Experience coordinating implementation partners and shared enterprise dependencies.
  • Experience building scalable operating practices in a lean, high-growth organization.
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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.
 
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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. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Technical Program Manager - Finance Technology (R6186) role at shieldai?
The listed salary for this Technical Program Manager - Finance Technology (R6186) position at shieldai is USD 120K–190K. This is an Full Time Employee role.
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This Technical Program Manager - Finance Technology (R6186) role at shieldai is based in San Diego, California. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Technical Program Manager - Finance Technology (R6186) role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Employee position. It is posted as a Technical Program Manager - Finance Technology (R6186) role in the FP&A department at shieldai.
Which team or department does the Technical Program Manager - Finance Technology (R6186) at shieldai belong to?
This Technical Program Manager - Finance Technology (R6186) position is part of the FP&A department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Technical Program Manager - Finance Technology (R6186) job at shieldai posted?
This Technical Program Manager - Finance Technology (R6186) position at shieldai was posted on Oct 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Technical Program Manager - Finance Technology (R6186)
shieldai · 💰 USD 120K–190K
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