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Health insurance, Stock options, Paid vacation, Sick leave, Holiday pay, 401k savings plan
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~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the implementation and delivery of drone programs for law enforcement customers, including project planning and technical execution. Act as the primary liaison between the customer and internal engineering teams to ensure successful product integration and milestone achievement.
Requirements
Requires deep experience in program management within law enforcement or military sectors and a proven track record of implementing complex technology. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to manage technical risks in a fast-paced environment.
Full job description
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 to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios, and beyond.
About the role:
Skydio is looking for a driven customer facing Program Manager with a deep sense of ownership to lead and drive all aspects of implementation and delivery for our Law Enforcement Customers.
You will join our Mission Success team, and will be Skydio's Law Enforcement customer liaison with Los Angeles Police Department and broadly responsible for the success of our contracts to include: project planning, technical execution, risk management, problem solving, budget, performance improvements and scheduling. In this role, you will have to learn technical concepts and employ them quickly. Digging into the details to understand program dependencies so that technical and program risks can be managed effectively is a must. You will be expected to utilize your technical capability in conjunction with your program management skills to deliver the best outcome for the customer. A successful candidate for this job should have deep experience working within the U.S. Law Enforcement or military and experience engaging with high-level officials through pilots.
In addition to your core role, you will also be suited to providing input into a wide range of technical activities within the company. You will work in a high-activity/fast-paced environment, with the ability to handle ambiguity, and multiple tasks or projects at once. Your teammates are passionate Customer Success and Technical Support teams, but also with broader teams such as Product, Marketing, Development and Engineering teams.
Location: Los Angeles (this is a firm requirement)
How you will make an impact:
Be a highly collaborative, requirements driven planner with a deep sense of ownership and accountability with a willingness to roll up sleeves and dive into the details.
Plan and design end-to-end project deployment and integration activities to ensure the successful launch of our platform and ensure operational success. Manage production and implementation programs against cost, schedule and technical requirements.
Understand customer requirements and translate them to Skydio’s agile product and technical teams to drive development and delivery execution.
Establish relationships with the Law Enforcement customer and be technical to build & drive plans with Skydio’s engineering team’s to meet milestones.
Inform Skydio and customer business and program leaders regarding contract management risks and opportunities, ensuring a coordinated and comprehensive approach to product delivery across the program.
General support of go-to-market & business activities as required.
What Makes You A Good Fit:
Experience as a customer-facing professional services / program manager, or in a similar high-tier complex and multifaceted role preferably for law enforcement agencies.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including interaction with senior leaders and a strong focus on project management tools and concepts.
Proven track record of implementing new technology, agile development and interfacing with technical teams to deliver on customer schedules.
Experience in implementing effective internal business systems, processes and controls (hardware, software, operations) for management of large scale customer projects in the Law Enforcement field
Experience with Law Enforcement and commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems and related software development.
Law Enforcement/Federal Program Management experience, to include: Technology Assessments, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Programmatic Support, Acquisition Planning, and Budget Planning.
Outstanding analytical thinker and problem solver, comfortable working in data analytics and able to resolve complex problems independently. Thinking ‘out of the box’ and to develop creative solutions
Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.
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. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $180,000. 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. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following 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.
Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.
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. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.
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/
Related keywords
Program ManagerDronesAutonomous flightLaw EnforcementMission SuccessProject managementRisk managementBudget planningAgileUnmanned Aircraft SystemsFAA Part 107Systems designSystems analysisAcquisition planningData analyticsHardware
Skydio is the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight.
Industry
Robotics Engineering
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
2014
Headquarters
San Mateo, California
LinkedIn followers
138,107
Total funding
$850M
Skydio is the leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and the world leader in autonomous flight technology. We leverage breakthrough artificial intelligence to create flying robots that are easier to operate, safer to fly, and more capable in complex environments. Our systems are trusted by more than 3,800 agencies and organizations across the U.S. military, public safety, and critical infrastructure sectors.
Skydio Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs now operate in 42 states, and more than 16M Americans live within the response zone of a DFR Dock. In total, Skydio supports more than 1,200 public safety agencies – double the number from a year ago.
More than 250 utilities rely on Skydio for inspection programs that improve reliability and worker safety.
In national security, they are supporting mission-critical operations both on the battlefield and across military installations, keeping our nation and our allies secure.
Founded in 2014, Skydio designs, assembles, and supports its products in the U.S., with headquarters in San Mateo, CA, and manufacturing facilities in Hayward, CA. We are the largest drone manufacturer in the U.S. and have shipped more than 60,000 flying robots.
The company is backed by top investors and strategic partners, including Andreessen Horowitz, Linse Capital, N47, IVP, Playground, and NVIDIA.
Offices: 3000 Clearview Way, San Mateo, California 94402, US
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