Senior Hardware Operations Program Manager

The role

This person will drive the delivery of new product and sustaining projects within the Operations organization. They will collaborate cross-functionally to plan and execute hardware product development, implementation, and support.

What you will do

• Collaborate cross-functionally to plan and execute development, implementation and support of new hardware products
• Define objectives, deliverables and metrics for projects to meet schedule, cost, quality and capacity targets
• Run internal operations and production readiness meetings
• Plan projects and programs, track progress, communicate status and escalate issues
• Lead risk management and problem-solving throughout the program lifecycle
• Drive program review meetings and provide status updates
• Develop and improve processes for supply chain, manufacturing and quality
• Coordinate and prioritize post-ramp qualification and sustaining activities
• Manage product improvements, international expansion, and transition to and from contract manufacturers
• Handle engineering builds, system-level testing, ECO implementation, and end-of-life planning

Required qualifications

• Functional understanding of manufacturing, quality, supply chain, engineering and change management
• Strong electro-mechanical program management background
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, organizational, communication and leadership skills
• Analytical approach to drive recommendations based on data
• 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

Nice to have

• consumer and industrial electronics

Benefits

• equity in the form of stock options
• comprehensive benefits packages
• Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles
• group health insurance plans
• Paid vacation time
• sick leave
• holiday pay
• 401K savings plan

Before you apply

• Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged
• Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility

About the company

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. The team combines expertise in artificial intelligence, hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession.