Hiring Manager

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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.

Required Qualifications:

12+ years of experience in enterprise data, analytics, or architecture roles, including 5+ years in senior leadership driving enterprise-scale data or architecture programs.

Proven experience owning data strategy and leading the design and delivery of modern data platforms such as data warehouses, data lakes, and/or lakehouse architectures.

Deep expertise in enterprise data architecture, data modeling, and data integration patterns (e.g., APIs, streaming, ETL/ELT, event-driven architectures).

Demonstrated success implementing and maturing data governance, data quality, and metadata management practices in complex organizations.

Strong background designing integrations and architectures across multiple enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM, HRIS, Finance, Manufacturing, or similar).

Experience leading cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders, including IT, business functions, security, and external partners.

Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of influencing senior leaders and driving alignment on complex technical decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

15+ years of progressive experience in data, architecture, or enterprise technology leadership roles.

Hands-on leadership experience with one or more major cloud data platforms or lakehouse technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, BigQuery, or equivalent).

Experience architecting data and integration solutions in regulated or security-sensitive industries (e.g., defense, aerospace, healthcare, or financial services).

Background in supporting analytics, AI/ML, or advanced analytics programs on top of enterprise data platforms.

Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and methods (e.g., TOGAF, domain-driven design, data mesh) and their application in modern data and application landscapes.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree in a technical or business discipline preferred.

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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