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DroneShield LLC is seeking a Director of Operations to lead its U.S. operations from Warrenton, VA. The ideal candidate will possess extensive leadership experience in high-growth environments, preferably within defense or technology sectors, and will be responsible for ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with the company's global strategy.
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Job Summary
The General Manager serves as the senior leader responsible for overall leadership, performance, and strategic direction of DroneShield's United States operations.
This role requires overseeing coordination across operations, technology, and growth functions while removing barriers to ensure efficient execution in a hypergrowth environment.
Candidates must have a strong understanding of operational planning and delivery execution within complex technical or product-driven organizations serving mission-critical customers.
Matching Summary
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DroneShield LLC is seeking a Director of Operations to lead its U.S. operations from Warrenton, VA. The ideal candidate will possess extensive leadership experience in high-growth environments, preferably within defense or technology sectors, and will be responsible for ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with the company's global strategy.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
7-10 years progressive leadership experience
Multi-functional team management
High-growth scaling organization background
Defense or aerospace industry experience
Operational planning and capacity management
Government stakeholder engagement
Budgeting and financial performance oversight
Nice-to-have
Strong commercial and financial acumen
Experience with governance frameworks
Excellent external communication skills
Ability to drive performance culture
Strategic relationship development skills
Key Requirements
7-10 years progressive leadership experience
Background in defense, aerospace, or hardware technology
Experience operating in high-growth scaling organizations
Familiarity with governance, compliance, and quality frameworks