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SkydioSkydioHayward, CA

Hardware Operations Program Manager

Program manager driving new product introduction and sustaining projects for Skydio's autonomous drones. Requires strong electro-mechanical program management background, cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering teams, and experience in operations readiness.

127k – 180k
On-site5+ YOETechnical Program Management

About the role

How you'll make an impact

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, reliability, customer service, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing and production teams to plan and execute the detailed development, implementation and support of new hardware products.
  • Define objectives, deliverables & metrics for projects with clear exit criteria for each program phase to meet schedule, cost, quality and capacity targets. Run internal operations and production readiness meetings.
  • Plan projects & programs, track progress, communicate status and escalate issues, leading risk management and problem-solving as appropriate throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Drive program review meetings, partnering with cross-functional program managers to provide concise and actionable status updates, solicit critical input, and communicate risks.
  • Develop & improve processes for supply chain, manufacturing and quality, ensuring operations deliverables are completed on time for successful project outcomes.
  • Coordinate & prioritize post-ramp qualification and sustaining activities including product improvements, international expansion, transition to and from contract manufacturers, engineering builds, system-level testing, ECO implementation, and end-of-life planning.

What makes you a good fit

  • Functional understanding of manufacturing, quality, supply chain, engineering and change management throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Strong electro-mechanical program management background, preferably with consumer and industrial electronics.
  • Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, organizational, communication and leadership skills.
  • Analytical approach to drive recommendations based on data, identifying or developing tools to coordinate and track project progress.
  • Willingness to work outside the scope of your role to cover gaps in ownership.
  • Ability to remain flexible, calm and creative in the face of uncertainty and change.

Compensation

  • Annual base salary range: $127k - $180k.
  • Equity in the form of stock options.
  • Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, and 401K savings plan.
  • Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles.

Skills

Program ManagementManufacturingSupply ChainQuality ManagementChange ManagementElectro-Mechanical SystemsRisk ManagementData Analysis
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