Senior Operations Program Manager, International Expansion

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation.

The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from first responders to insurance claims adjusters, utilities, and more!

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About the role :

Skydio is seeking a talented multi-disciplinary program manager to ensure successful outcomes for international expansion within the Operations organization.

The initial focus will include expanding our manufacturing presence in India. In this role, your contributions will drive Skydio’s entry into new markets and geographies to enable rapid revenue growth and scaling of manufacturing operations.

How you'll make an impact :

• Lead cross-functional teams in supply chain, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, logistics, product, sales, and R&D to define and drive the strategy and implementation for international expansion of manufacturing and repair of our products.
• Define objectives and metrics for projects with clear exit criteria for each phase to meet schedule, cost, quality, and capacity targets.
• Drive accountability across supply chain, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure deliverables are completed on time for a successful project completion.
• Collaborate with cross functional managers and individual contributors to run program review meetings, providing succinct status updates, soliciting critical input, and communicating risks.
• Step up to cover gaps in ownership across the project team as needed.
• Scope includes managing the following :
• Project schedule (material, tooling, and equipment lead times; assembly and test readiness; production ramp forecast).
• Communication of key operations deliverables (in-region partner selection, unit COGS, Capex & NRE budget, validation activities).
• Build readiness and execution from line bring up through production ramp (material readiness, line readiness, test readiness, daily input & output, issue escalation).

What makes you a strong fit :

• Strong electro-mechanical PM background, preferably with consumer and industrial electronics.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication, consensus building and stakeholder management skills - traits to be an effective and successful leader at Skydio.
• Willingness to do, in addition to delegate, as needed including working outside the scope of your role to cover gaps in ownership.
• Willingness to travel internationally including India and Europe as part of project implementation.
• Analytical approach to drive recommendations based on data and details.
• Functional understanding of manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and engineering roles.
• Ability to identify or develop tools for coordinating and tracking project progress.
• Ability to remain flexible, calm, and creative in the face of uncertainty.

Compensation Range : The annual base salary range for this position is $144,500 - $195,250*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.

In addition to base salary, Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.

For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.

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