Skydio
Strategic Telecom Alliance Manager
San Mateo, California, United States · Full-time
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About the role
- Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility.
- Getting that data from the scene to our users depends on having "always on" connectivity.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement our strategy for engaging with telecom carriers that both deepens our existing relationships and expands our ecosystem to new partners within the US, North America, and internationally over time.
- Build the business models that support in-flight data access, and monitor usage and costs to validate those models in practice.
- Build field relationships between telecom partners and Skydio's field team to support major events such as sports games, parades, and other major public gatherings.
- 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.
Requirements
- You have a demonstrated track record of translating customer needs into priorities and driving implementation.
- Interest or experience in wireless communication.
- If you don't come in with this knowledge, you just need to demonstrate that you can learn it quickly.
- Experience with telecommunications.
Compensation
- The annual base salary range for this position is $230,000 - $285,000*.
- 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.
Benefits
- We are flexible about what this means.
Company info
- Our customers depend on our drones to protect lives and serve their communities.
- We're seeking a technical partnership manager to spearhead collaborations with leading telecom providers, ensuring that our drones can operate wherever our customers need them to.
- We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
- Understand our customers' needs and negotiate agreements with telecom carriers that serve those needs by enabling network access, providing sufficient data connectivity, and building sustainable business partnerships.
- Understanding and advocating for our customers in-flight data connectivity by providing simple and easy-to-use connectivity options from the first boot of a drone after it is taken out of the box.
- Assist Skydio mission success in supporting customers and major incidents.
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