Full-Time

Manager of Business Operations

Posted on 4/19/2023

Shield AI

Shield AI

501-1,000 employees

Develops autonomous AI pilots for military aircrafts

AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace

Senior, Expert

San Diego Metropolitan Area, CA, USA

Required Skills
Management
JIRA
Asana
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience with a top management consulting firm or as a Chief of Staff in a fast-moving organization
  • 5+ years management and leadership experience, preferably in operational settings
  • Experience designing and driving organizational alignment and performance management systems
  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
  • High level of technical proficiency in business productivity and project management tools (e.g., SmartSheet, Excel, PowerPoint, Asana, Jira, or equivalent)
Responsibilities
  • Operational Excellence:
  • Support the COO and Director of Business Operations:
  • Maintain strong pulse and feedback loop on organizational needs and issues
  • Problem-solve specific business issues as they arise, identify solution options, facilitate decision meetings, and drive execution post decision
  • Gather, organize, and synthesize key operational data to inform decision making
  • Monitor performance of and continuously improve key cross functional corporate processes to drive operational excellence
  • Cross-functional initiative execution: Support the Director of Business Operations in driving cross functional initiatives like:
  • Improving production flow and reducing waste
  • Streamlining management reviews and department feedback loop
  • Achieving and maintain necessary aerospace operational certifications

Shield AI, a leader in AI for aviation, has a proven track record of technical innovation, with its Hivemind autonomy stack being the world's first autonomous AI Pilot deployed in combat since 2018. The company's culture is rooted in its mission to protect service members and civilians, and it has been recognized by Forbes, CB Insights, and Fast Company for its industry leadership. With a competitive edge backed by top-tier Silicon Valley VC funds, Shield AI offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology in aviation.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$940.7M

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

33%

2 year growth

116%

Benefits

Medical Insurance Coverage

Long Term Disability Insurance

Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Subsidized Gym Membership

Pet Insurance

Competitive Compensation

Retirement Services

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Bereavement Support

Flexible Work Hours

PTO

Paid Holidays

Commuter Benefits

Relaxed Dress Code

Yearly Swag Items

Unlimited Snacks

Bottomless Beverages

Annual Celebrations

Work From Home Benefits

Standing Desks and Widescreen Monitors

INACTIVE