Senior Drone Hardware Programs Lead

Skydio; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Equity options

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

401K savings plan

Job summary

A leading drone technology firm located in California seeks an experienced multi-disciplinary program manager to oversee new product and sustaining projects. The ideal candidate will drive collaboration across functions to enhance product quality, speed to market, and manufacturing scale. Responsibilities include defining project metrics, managing risks, and improving operational processes. The role demands exceptional problem-solving and leadership skills, with a compensation range of $127k – $180k annually.

Qualifications

• Functional understanding of manufacturing, quality, supply chain, engineering and change management throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, organizational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to remain flexible, calm and creative in the face of uncertainty and change.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally to plan and execute hardware product development.
• Define objectives, deliverables & metrics for projects with clear exit criteria.
• Plan projects, track progress and communicate status throughout the program lifecycle.

Skills

Electro-mechanical program management

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Job description

A leading drone technology firm located in California seeks an experienced multi-disciplinary program manager to oversee new product and sustaining projects. The ideal candidate will drive collaboration across functions to enhance product quality, speed to market, and manufacturing scale. Responsibilities include defining project metrics, managing risks, and improving operational processes. The role demands exceptional problem-solving and leadership skills, with a compensation range of $127k – $180k annually.