Program Manager, DFR - Chicago

About the role

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Deep experience working within the U.S. Law Enforcement or military and experience engaging with high-level officials through pilots.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including interaction with senior leaders.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.

Skills

• Technical capability in conjunction with program management skills.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $180,000*

Schedule

This is a firm requirement: Location: Chicago