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USD 140,000–200,000 per year

Lead, Enterprise Strategy and Operations (R6096)

United StatesUnited States·San DiegoFull Time Employeesenior
OtherStrategy And Operations
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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,

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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. 
  • Lead cross-functional M&A integration from diligence and pre-close planning through Day 1, Day 100, and business-as-usual transition.
  • Translate deal objectives into integrated workplans, governance, milestones, decision forums, and executive reporting.
  • Coordinate functional leaders to manage dependencies, resolve critical issues, and maintain business, customer, and mission continuity.
  • Partner with Finance and business leaders to validate, track, and realize synergy, capability, and operational-value targets.
  • Build repeatable integration playbooks, tools, and lessons learned to improve speed, rigor, and value capture across future transactions.
  • Min 6+ years of experience with Bachelors, 3+ with Masters.
  • Min 2+ years’ experience in a strategy consulting, corporate strategy or other high‑rigor roles.
  • Strong analytical and conceptual problem‑solving abilities.
  • Experience leading complex, cross-functional transformations in fast-paced, technology-driven environments
  • Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous problems and drive insight through analysis.
  • Financial modeling and analytical capability (unit economics, forecasting, scenario analysis).
  • Experience or strong interest in complex, technical, or regulated industries (aerospace, defense, AI, or advanced manufacturing preferred).
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence senior stakeholders.
  • U.S. citizenship required (ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance).
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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. 

    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    San Diego, United States
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    US

    About this job

    Pay per year
    $140,000–$200,000 a year
    151% above the $67,600 median for Other jobs on Jobera (122,652 salaries).
    Who can apply
    United States
    Posted
    31 days ago
    Employer
    has 675 open jobs on Jobera in 17 countries.

    Listing Details

    Posted
    September 24, 2026
    First seen
    September 24, 2026
    Last seen
    October 26, 2026

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    31
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    0
    Trust Level
    42%
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    October 26, 2026

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    Lead, Enterprise Strategy and Operations (R6096)USD 140,000–200,000 per year