Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from first responders to insurance claims adjusters, utilities, and more!
About the role:
Skydio is seeking a talented multi-disciplinary program manager to ensure successful outcomes for projects within the Operations organization including new products and sustaining activities. In this role, your contributions will drive quality, speed to market, productivity, production volumes, scaling of manufacturing operations, and profitability.
How you'll make an impact:
- Work with cross-functional product, marketing, customer service, R&D, and operations teams to define and lead the detailed development and implementation plan for new projects, providing operations input and guidance
- Define objectives and metrics for projects with clear exit criteria for each phase to meet schedule, cost, quality, and capacity targets. Run internal operations and production readiness meetings
- Help drive manufacturing and quality process development, ensuring deliverables are being completed on time for a successful project completion. Track progress, communicate, and escalate issues as appropriate throughout the project cycle
- Collaborate with cross functional program managers to run program review meetings, providing succinct status updates, soliciting critical input, and communicating risks
- Coordinate post-ramp qualification activities including ECO implementations, line trials, and system level testing
- Coordinate sustaining activities including international expansion, transition of products to contract manufacturers, and end of life planning
What makes you a strong fit:
- Functional understanding of manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and engineering roles throughout the product development process
- Strong electro-mechanical PM background, preferably with consumer and industrial electronics
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Analytical and detail oriented. Ability to identify or develop tools for coordinating and tracking project progress
- Demonstrated excellence in managing day to day operations
- Ability to remain flexible, calm, and creative in the face of uncertainty
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Compensation Range:
- The annual base salary range for this position (spanning multiple experience levels) is $140,000 - 180,000*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. In addition to base salary, Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.
*For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.
At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
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