Program Manager – Commercial Programs

Skydio

Program Manager leading implementation of dock-based autonomous UAS deployments at Skydio. Critical customer-facing role ensuring operational readiness and governance for enterprise drone programs.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeBentonville • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning and execution of dock-based autonomous UAS deployments and program transitions
Drive operational readiness and successful handoff from vendor-supported to customer-led operations
Partner with the customer to develop and implement enterprise governance, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training programs, and Safety Management System (SMS) elements
Manage program scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, and deliverables across hardware, software integrations, regulatory compliance, and operational workflows
Coordinate cross-functionally with internal Skydio teams (Field Engineering, Training, Regulatory, Product, and Support)
Support regulatory milestones and compliance requirements for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations
Facilitate knowledge transfer, stakeholder alignment, and change management to enable long-term customer adoption
Deliver executive-level program reporting and periodic business reviews
Contribute to program scaling strategy across multiple site types and use cases

Requirements

What you’ll need

PMP certification (Project Management Professional) required
5+ years of experience as a customer-facing Program Manager or Professional Services PM delivering complex, multi-phase technology programs
Proven ability to manage large-scale implementations involving hardware, software, operational workflows, and regulatory/compliance elements
Strong experience developing SOPs, training programs, and operational documentation
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including executive presentations
Demonstrated success transitioning customers from vendor-managed to self-operated technology programs
Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments and manage multiple work-streams effectively
Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan
Group health insurance plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproject managementregulatory complianceoperational workflowshardware integrationsoftware integrationSOP developmenttraining program developmentrisk managementchange management

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementcommunication skillsexecutive presentationscustomer-facingadaptabilityproblem-solvingcollaborationknowledge transferalignment facilitationstrategic thinking

Certifications

PMP certificationFAA Part 107 certification