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Shield AI

Principal Product Manager, Product Innovation (R3181)

Full-timeProduct Manager$215,000 - $323,000 Long Beach, United States
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About Shield AI     
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, powers aircraft, drones, and other platforms, enabling complex missions with high reliability in contested environments. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and internationally, Shield AI’s products actively support U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn,Twitter, and Instagram.   

As a product innovation PM, you will be responsible for discovering, defining and execute (in collaboration with engineering and other teams) the product innovation roadmap for the Hivemind enterprise portfolio at least 6 months in advance of the current execution. In this role, you will work closely with product team, special projects team, engineering and other stakeholders to lead the innovation roadmap. You will own the end to end lifecycle of the innovation roadmap, in collaboration with the stakeholder team, to deliver the goal of keeping Hivemind product portfolio closer to customers’ aspirational roadmap, keeping Hivemind ahead of any competition and establishing Hivemind products as the #1 product suite for autonomy 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Own and drive product Innovation:  
  • -Champion innovative ideas and drive a culture of experimentation and quick iteration 
  • -Conduct in-depth market research, monitor technology trends and best informed about global industry development to identify unmet customer needs and emerging market trends. 
  • -Develop strong signal-based intuition to predict the future needs and develop strategy to influence the industry and customers 
  • -Develop compelling innovation driven roadmaps that align with the company's long-term vision. 
  • -Build a culture of creative intelligence and in-collaboration with other teams develop a rich IP portfolio for Hivemind products 
  • -Discover and gather customer needs, translate those into key technology driven actionable product requirements and user stories, to drive product roadmaps 
  • Foster Collaborative Partnerships:  
  • -Build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, marketing, customer engagement and sales. 
  • -Effectively communicate product vision and strategy to stakeholders at all levels to drive excitement and inspiration to teams 
  • -Facilitate collaborative decision-making and drive consensus across teams. 
  • -Collaborate closely with execution product teams to converge innovative roadmap into release planning and execution 
  • Stay Ahead of the Curve:  
  • -Proactively identify and evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on Hivemind products 
  • -Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in product innovation and management, share knowledge with rest of the Hivemind teams 
  • -Create industry wide ecosystem to drive platform based innovation to deliver Hivemind vision 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 14 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 12 years experience; or equivalent experience.
  • B.S. in Marketing or Business. Similar degree or equivalent practical experience acceptable.  
  • 10+ years of experience in product marketing within the software industry, preferably with experience in SDKs, APIs, or developer tools. 
  • Proven track record of successfully launching and marketing technical products to developers and/or enterprise customers. 
  • Strong understanding of software development processes and technologies, particularly in autonomous systems or related fields. 
  • Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to create compelling narratives and effectively communicate technical concepts. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree. 
  • Experience with any of the following: Selling software to the Department of Defense, Federal Acquistion Regulations, Selling software to defense companies, Experience driving substantial international expansion of a software product. 
Total package details for U.S. based positions:
- Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
- Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days
of employment)
- Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

Total package details for International positions which are roles based outside of the United States (where applicable):
- International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer
allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.

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.

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. 
Questions & answers for this position
  • What is the type of contract for this position?
    The contract for this position is a Full-time contract
  • What's the salary range for the Principal Product Manager, Product Innovation (R3181) position?
    The suggested salary for this position is $215,000 - $323,000
  • Is telecommuting possible for this position?
    No, telecommuting is not possible for this position
About Shield AI
Shield AI is building the world's best AI Pilot, Hivemind, to enable autonomous operations for drones and aircraft, enhancing safety and efficiency in defense and aviation sectors.
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