Technical Program Manager - Finance Technology (R6186)
On-site San Diego Full-time Manager FP&A
At a glance
Manager-level FP&A role at Shield AI. San Diego · full-time · $120,000–$190,000 base.
SalaryStated by Shield AI
$120,000 – $190,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from Shield AIOur estimate for the market: $75,250–$122,075Median $82,500
Above the market median of $82,500 for mid-level FP&A roles in San Diego.
Worked out from 7 postings that stated pay, median $82,500. Last updated Oct 16, 2026.
RoleFP&A
SeniorityManager
LocationSan Diego
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$120,000–$190,000
PostedOct 10, 2026 · 12d ago
Role brief
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Run the team’s Jira workflow so priorities, owners, progress and dependencies stay visible
- Lead planning, delivery reviews and retrospectives, and clear obstacles that slow the team
- Set up project intake and prioritization, then balance capacity across project work and operations
- Coordinate programs across planning, data products and Finance applications
- Use delivery patterns and team feedback to recommend sequencing, staffing and workload changes to leaders
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or a related area, plus at least five years of relevant experience
- Experience directing technical work across teams involving data, enterprise systems or business applications
- Practical Jira administration experience and a background facilitating Scrum
- You can manage cross-team dependencies, communicate clearly with leaders and teams, and improve planning using operational insights
Who this fits
This role suits a hands-on program manager who can guide teams without direct authority and turn delivery signals into practical decisions. It is an on-site, full-time role in San Diego.
From the employer
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.
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. ### 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.
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:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
- 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.
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. ### 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.