Senior Permitting Manager

Wing

Senior Permitting Manager leading the permitting initiatives for Wing's drone delivery service. Overseeing regulatory compliance and collaborative project management across multiple jurisdictions.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in securing construction and land use permits while aligning operational decisions with financial objectives. Proficient in managing complex projects and optimizing permitting processes through strong analytical skills and effective stakeholder engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic Experience Securing PermitsRelationship Building with MunicipalitiesProficiency in CAD Site Design SystemsAdvanced Use of Project Management PlatformsExceptional Project Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Construction PermittingLand Use PermittingOrdinance-Based Site PermitsData InterpretationAnalytical Mindset

Soft Skills

Negotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsChange ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Monday.comSmartsheetProcore

Industry Keywords

Regulatory LandscapeOperational PlansSuccess MetricsCross-Functional AdoptionContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end permitting initiatives across multiple jurisdictions. Define goals, operational plans, and success metrics that align directly with Wing’s commercial and financial objectives.
Actively shape the regulatory landscape. Identify key municipal decision-makers, build compelling business cases, and thoughtfully partner with them to align on project objectives and advance Wing’s strategic interests.
Architect unified work scopes by delegating to and collaborating with internal engineering teams, design professionals, and external Wing Partners. Resolve conflicts and areas of misalignment to keep projects moving smoothly.
Apply a strong analytical mindset to test assumptions, forecast potential regulatory bottlenecks, and enact robust contingency plans before challenges escalate into major obstacles.
Continuously challenge the status quo. Identify opportunities to optimize the permitting process, implement test-and-learn approaches, and champion change management internally to accelerate our deployment speed.
Model a commitment to continuous improvement. Share your subject matter expertise proactively, guide peers through complex challenges, and build systems that make the process better and more efficient for the next person.
Up to 75% travel, including occasional international trips.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of strategic experience securing construction, land use, and ordinance-based site permits
Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience
Demonstrated ability to link operational permitting decisions to broader business impact and financial goals.
Established relationships with municipalities (or the proven ability to rapidly build them), with exceptional skills in negotiating, communicating goals, and driving cross-functional adoption of your ideas.
Proficiency in interpreting CAD site design systems and site plans, using this knowledge to test data, address engineering challenges, and inform long-term project decisions.
Advanced use of platforms like Monday.com (or similar tools like Smartsheet/Procore) to manage high-volume site pipelines, pull reports, and identify opportunities to reduce cycle times.
Exceptional ability to manage interdependent, high-complexity projects—balancing immediate turnaround times with long-term strategic payoffs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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health insurance
retirement plans