Senior Business Operations Manager

About the role

The Senior Business Operations Manager in Skydio’s supply chain team will oversee sourcing strategies, commercial negotiations, and cost management for high-quality companion products, attachments, and accessories. This role also involves managing product costs for Skydio’s drones and docks.

Responsibilities

• Engage with product management and engineering teams to establish supply chain and manufacturing strategies
• Conduct market analysis for global manufacturing landscapes and trends to inform supply chain optimization
• Sourcing potential contract manufacturers (CMs), conducting Request for Information (RFI)/Request for Quotation (RFQ)s, and driving the selection process in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Negotiate master contracts, Statement of Work (SOW), and costs with CM/suppliers
• Establish and own program costs from New Product Research and Engineering (NRE), tooling, equipment, and testing
• Analyze, validate, and negotiate Bill-Of-Materials (BOM) costs by collaborating with General Supply Managers (GSMs) and Command and Data Management (CMD)
• Drive forecasts, materials management (like Component Take-Back process), and supply plan commitments with CM/suppliers
• Manage procurement operations with CMs (Purchase Orders, Invoices, etc.)
• Establish early product cost estimates, drive cost iterations and management throughout the product lifecycle, and own data analysis and reporting for efficiency improvement initiatives
• Develop a comprehensive cost optimization roadmap and collaborate with Hardware Operations systems team to identify risks and opportunities in the supply chain for supply continuity
• Assist in developing supplier segmentation and implementation for driving optimized supply chain operations

Requirements

• Strong practical knowledge and enjoyment of manufacturing and supply chain
• Experience in establishing strategic partnerships and conducting complex negotiations
• Proficiency in data analytics and ability to thrive in a data-driven culture
• Ability to understand strategic goals and effectively communicate detailed plans across various management levels as well as multiple regional and geographic locations
• Ability to prepare and present comparative analysis of sourcing strategies
• Experience managing supplier relationships and performance, including dispute resolution
• Interest in emerging technologies spanning consumer electronics, aerospace, and robotics
• Detail-oriented, team-oriented, with enthusiasm for learning new things
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong ethics, and professionalism

Qualifications

• Strong technical degree and at least 5 years of relevant work experience

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Data analysis and modeling
• Supplier relationship management
• Cost management and optimization
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Communication and presentation skills

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Equity in the form of stock options
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay
• 401K savings plan

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $139,000 - $198,000*

Schedule

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.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time
• Sick leave
• Holiday pay
• 401K savings plan

Company Culture

At Skydio, we believe in diversity and inclusion. We foster an environment where different perspectives and ideas are valued and leveraged to solve complex problems. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.