Staff Product Manager, Telecom Partnerships & Connectivity

Skydio, Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydio, Inc. in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Staff Product Manager, Telecommunications to lead partnerships with telecom carriers and shape in-flight connectivity for its drones.

The role focuses on developing a carrier strategy, negotiating access, and ensuring reliable data services for customers in US and North America. You will translate customer needs into prioritized work, manage complex programs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable connectivity solutions and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to translate customer needs into priorities and drive implementation.
• Able to navigate complex programs with multiple moving parts and communicate progress.
• Strong analytical skills to plan and communicate with cross-functional teams.
• Technical background in engineering, computer science, telecommunications, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategy to engage telecom carriers in the US and NA.
• Negotiate agreements to enable network access and data connectivity.
• Advocate for customers by simplifying in-flight connectivity from first boot.
• Build business models for in-flight data and monitor usage and costs.
• Set carrier certification priorities and support field relationships for events.
• Assist Skydio mission success in operations and incidents.

Skills

Partnership management

Negotiation

Analytics

Technical background

Education

Engineering or technical degree

Job description

Skydio, Inc. in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Staff Product Manager, Telecommunications to lead partnerships with telecom carriers and shape in-flight connectivity for its drones.

The role focuses on developing a carrier strategy, negotiating access, and ensuring reliable data services for customers in US and North America. You will translate customer needs into prioritized work, manage complex programs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable connectivity solutions and