Skydio
Program Manager, Major Deployments
US Remote · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$150k-$180kDetected 2 days ago
CybersecuritySOC OperationsProject ManagementLogisticsRobotics
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About the role
- Our largest commercial customers run global logistics and site security operations, and they're moving from one-off drone flights to standing programs that run every day across dozens of sites.
- Getting there takes more than shipping hardware.
- And you'll bring what you learn in the field back to Product and Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Manage scope, schedule, dependencies, and risk across hardware, software, and operational workstreams - and flag the technical, regulatory, and logistical problems early, with a plan attached
- Coordinate across Mission Success, Support, Product, Engineering, and Operations
- Support commercial expansion - early deployments, new use cases, and the groundwork for scaling them
- Experience standing up new technology at customer sites, including the workflow design, documentation, and training that makes it stick
- You'll own commercial deployments end to end: planning, rollout, operational handoff, and the stabilization period after go-live.
- 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
- 5+ years in a customer-facing program or professional services role delivering complex technical programs
- Track record running multi-phase implementations that combine hardware, software, and operational process change
- Ability to diagnose and resolve execution problems independently
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with sUAS, robotics, or aviation-adjacent platforms
- Experience in global logistics or site security environments
- Experience working alongside agile product and engineering teams on customer-driven roadmaps
- Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.
- What Makes You a Good Fit:
- Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.
- Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles.
- For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
Compensation
- At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages.
- Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.
- The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000*.
- Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan.
- Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position's location.
Benefits
- Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan.
- This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company's policies and eligibility criteria.
- Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success.
- Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's group health insurance plans.
Company info
- 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.
- The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions.
- Partner with customers to build the operational foundation: Standard Operating Procedures, Safety Management System inputs and operational controls, and maintenance and support plans matched to Skydio platforms
- We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
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