Skydio · 1 day ago
Program Manager - Commercial sUAS Programs
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $180K/yrSkydio is the leading US drone company specializing in autonomous flight technology. They are seeking a customer-facing Program Manager to lead the implementation and deployment of UAS solutions for commercial customers, ensuring operational readiness and successful program execution.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Drone ManagementDronesMachine LearningRobotics
Responsibilities
Own planning and execution of commercial UAS deployments, including dock-based remote operations programs
Lead customer program development and handoff, ensuring operational readiness prior to steady-state operations
Manage program scope, schedule, dependencies, and risks across hardware, software, and operational workstreams
Partner with customers to define and implement:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Safety Management Systems (SMS) inputs and operational controls
Maintenance concepts and support plans aligned with Skydio platforms
Coordinate cross-functional execution with Mission Success, Support, Product, Engineering, and Operations teams
Translate customer operational requirements into clear execution plans and internal deliverables
Drive alignment between customer expectations and Skydio’s technical and operational capabilities
Identify risks early (technical, operational, regulatory, or logistical) and actively manage mitigation plans
Support go-to-market and commercial expansion activities as required, including pilots, early deployments, and scaled rollouts
Qualification
Required
Experience as a customer-facing Program Manager, Professional Services PM, or similar role delivering complex technical programs
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-phase implementations involving hardware, software, and operational processes
Strong project management fundamentals, including planning, dependency tracking, risk management, and execution tracking
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work directly with customer operators and internal technical teams
Experience implementing new technology programs that require operational workflows, documentation, and training
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently resolve execution issues
Preferred
Experience with small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), robotics, or aviation-adjacent platforms
Familiarity with dock-based or remote operations systems
Experience supporting or developing SOPs for operational programs
Experience supporting or developing SMS-aligned processes or safety documentation
Experience supporting or developing maintenance or sustainment plans for fielded systems
Experience working with agile product or engineering teams in a customer-driven environment
Benefits
Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits packages
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan
Company
Skydio
Skydio uses artificial intelligence to create flying drones that are used by consumer, enterprise, and government customers.
Founded in 2014
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (34)
2024 (21)
2023 (22)
2022 (12)
2021 (16)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$740MKey Investors
Linse CapitalAndreessen HorowitzN47
2024-11-15Series E· $170M
2023-02-27Series E· $230M
2021-02-28Series D· $170M
Leadership Team
Adam Bry
Co-founder & CEO
Tom Moss
COO (2018-2020), CEO APAC (2020-2024), Chief Corp Dev (2024~)
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