Launch Manager

Zipline • South San Francisco, CA

8h • $140,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Zipline is seeking a Site Launch Manager to lead the end-to-end deployment of Charging Points and the partner ecosystem that enables the network to scale. This is a senior, highly cross-functional role responsible for driving sites from approval through first delivery and into stable operations.
As the single-threaded owner of launch outcomes within your markets, you will translate ambitious network expansion goals into clear, executable plans and ensure new capacity comes online safely, quickly, and repeatably. You will operate at the center of complex, real-world deployments, partnering closely with teams across infrastructure, flight operations, regulatory, community engagement, and commercial functions.
This role sits within Launch & Site Operations and complements horizontal program teams that build the scalable systems and playbooks behind our launches. Success in this role requires strong operational judgment, ownership mentality, and the ability to drive cross-functional execution in fast-moving environments. Please note that this role requires frequent travel to Dallas, Houston, Phoenix (plus future metros to be named) to support the launches of our charging locations and partner sites.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in operations, program management, deployments, or marketplace/physical network scaling
• Demonstrated ownership of complex, cross-functional launches or infrastructure rollouts
• Strong project and program management instincts with a bias for action and accountability
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and driving structure in fast-moving environments
• Ability to manage multiple launches simultaneously without losing critical detail
• Willingness to travel within assigned metros as needed

Nice To Haves

• Experience launching physical infrastructure, logistics networks, or new market operations
• Background in aviation, robotics, autonomous systems, logistics, or last-mile delivery
• Experience working with city stakeholders, permitting, or construction workflows
• MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field

Responsibilities

• Be the single-threaded owner for the launch of Zipline’s charging sites from approval through early operations, ensuring sites come online efficiently, on schedule, and at high quality
• Own launch readiness across a portfolio of markets or regions
• Orchestrate the launch of restaurant, retail, and healthcare partner locations supported by each charging site, including the deployment of Zipline’s distributed package-loading infrastructure — Zipping Points
• Build and drive the integrated launch plan across permitting, construction, infrastructure, flight operations, maintenance, community engagement, communications, and commercial readiness
• Manage the critical path, identify risks, and unblock cross-functional execution in real time; escalate effectively and drive tradeoff decisions
• Build and continuously improve the processes, systems, and tools that power launch execution, driving automation, clear cross-functional visibility, and step-change improvements in efficiency
• Help Zipline scale its launch engine across new metros and verticals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed