# Operations Program Management Intern

**Company:** [Skydio](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/skydio)
**Location:** Hayward, CA
**Role:** Technical Program Management
**Salary:** $98k – $121k/yr
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** Project Management, program planning, risk identification, Data Analysis, hardware development, manufacturing, supply chain, Robotics, aerospace
**Posted:** 2026-07-28

> Operations Program Management Intern supporting hardware development programs at Skydio. Coordinate cross-functional efforts in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain; track milestones, manage risks, and drive operational improvements for autonomous drone technology.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Support cross-functional hardware development programs spanning engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, testing, and other teams.
- Help develop and maintain program plans, schedules, milestones, and action-item trackers.
- Coordinate engineering builds, test readiness, supplier activities, and other critical product-development efforts.
- Track program progress, identify potential risks or blockers, and help ensure issues are communicated to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Prepare clear, concise program updates and help keep cross-functional teams aligned around priorities and upcoming milestones.
- Organize and facilitate meetings, document decisions, and follow up with owners to drive action items to completion.
- Analyze program data and help create tools, dashboards, or processes that improve visibility and team efficiency.
- Take ownership of a scoped program or operational improvement project during your internship.

## Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, business, or a related field.
- Interest in hardware product development, robotics, consumer electronics, automotive systems, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and details.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with an interest in working across technical and non-technical teams.
- Analytical and comfortable using data to understand problems and inform decisions.
- Proactive, resourceful, and willing to take ownership in a fast-moving environment.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity, asking questions, and learning new technical concepts.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with project management, engineering projects, manufacturing, robotics teams, internships, or student organizations.

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