Hardware Operations Program Manager
Skydio
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Hayward • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $127,000 - $180,000 per year
About the role
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, reliability, customer service, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing and production teams to plan and execute the detailed development, implementation and support of new hardware products.
- Define objectives, deliverables & metrics for projects with clear exit criteria for each program phase to meet schedule, cost, quality and capacity targets. Run internal operations and production readiness meetings.
- Plan projects & programs, track progress, communicate status and escalate issues, leading risk management and problem-solving as appropriate throughout the program lifecycle.
- Drive program review meetings, partnering with cross-functional program managers to provide concise and actionable status updates, solicit critical input, and communicate risks.
- Develop & improve processes for supply chain, manufacturing and quality, ensuring operations deliverables are completed on time for successful project outcomes.
- Coordinate & prioritize post-ramp qualification and sustaining activities including product improvements, international expansion, transition to and from contract manufacturers, engineering builds, system-level testing, ECO implementation, and end-of-life planning.
Requirements
- Functional understanding of manufacturing, quality, supply chain, engineering and change management throughout the product development lifecycle
- Strong electro-mechanical program management background, preferably with consumer and industrial electronics
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, organizational, communication and leadership skills
- Analytical approach to drive recommendations based on data, identifying or developing tools to coordinate and track project progress
- 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
Benefits
- Paid vacation time
- Sick leave
- Holiday pay
- 401K savings plan
- Health insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
program managementproject planningrisk managementprocess improvementdata analysiselectro-mechanical engineeringchange managementsystem-level testingquality assurancemanufacturing
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcritical thinkingorganizational skillscommunication skillsleadership skillsflexibilitycreativitycollaborationanalytical thinkingadaptability