Skydio
Senior Manager, Major Deployments - Site Security
US Remote · Senior · Full-time
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About the role
- We are looking for a strategic operator who thrives at the intersection of emerging technology and enterprise operations.
- The ideal candidate has experience inside a large enterprise or technology company evaluating emerging technologies-not as a vendor or consultant, but as the internal business leader responsible for deciding what gets operationalized and how it scales.
Responsibilities
- Lead the evaluation of emerging technologies and operational capabilities that improve efficiency, safety, and security across commercial operations.
- Develop structured evaluation frameworks that assess technical feasibility, operational impact, implementation complexity, and long-term business value.
- Build financial and operational ROI models that support investment decisions and executive recommendations.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Security, and Operations to develop customer specific solutions and determine readiness for operational deployment.
- Own the transition of successful pilot programs into repeatable, scalable operational processes.
- Measure operational performance and continuously optimize processes based on business outcomes.
- Lead a portfolio of strategic operational initiatives supporting commercial site security programs.
- Manage budgets, forecasts, vendor relationships, and resource allocation to ensure successful delivery.
- Develop executive-level reporting that communicates progress, risks, dependencies, and business outcomes.
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of program managers and operational subject matter experts.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience leading enterprise operational programs, technology operations, business transformation, or security operations.
- Experience within a large enterprise or technology company evaluating emerging technologies for operational adoption.
- Strong understanding of enterprise operational processes, change management, and technology implementation.
- Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives involving Product, Engineering, Operations, and executive stakeholders.
- Establish governance, documentation, training, and success metrics required for sustainable adoption.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting commercial site security, physical security operations, or enterprise security technology.
- Background in program management, business operations, or operational excellence.
- 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.
- To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/
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 $170,000 - $230,000*.
- 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.
- Track benefit realization post-deployment and quantify improvements in efficiency, cost savings, risk reduction, and user adoption.
- 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.
- Design and implement operating models that enable new technologies to become part of standard business operations.
- We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
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