Hardware Operations Program Manager

Skydio, Inc.; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

401K savings plan

Job summary

Skydio in Hayward, California seeks a talented program manager to drive delivery of new hardware products and sustaining projects within the Operations organization. You will work with product, engineering, reliability, customer service, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing and production teams to ensure on-time, within-budget outcomes for autonomous drones.

You will lead objective setting, risk management, and performance metrics across program phases while coordinating post-ramp

Qualifications

• Strong electro-mechanical program management background.
• Experience with consumer and industrial electronics.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 elevate issues while 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 input, and communicate risks.
• Develop & improve processes for supply chain, manufacturing and quality to ensure 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.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing operations

Analytical problem solving

Job description

Hayward, California, United States- Full-time

About the role:

Skydio is seeking a talented, multi-disciplinary program manager to drive successful delivery of new product & sustaining projects within the Operations organization. In this critical role your contributions will directly impact quality, speed to market, productivity, scaling of manufacturing operations, and profitability as Skydio delivers revolutionary autonomous drones and infrastructure to market, building advanced hardware with modern techniques in an American factory.

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 elevate 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

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 $170,000 - $200,000*. 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.

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