Program Manager, Commercial Programs

Skydio•Remote, AR

2d•$140,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Skydio is seeking an experienced Program Manager, Commercial Programs to lead the implementation, deployment, and successful transition of our autonomous drone solutions for a major enterprise customer. This customer-facing role sits within our Mission Success organization and is critical to delivering high-impact dock-based UAS programs focused on site security and operational efficiency. You will own end-to-end program execution - from planning and deployment through operational handoff and long-term program stabilization. This is a complex, multi-phase engagement requiring strong coordination across technical, operational, and regulatory work-streams as the customer moves toward an internally operated, enterprise-scale drone program.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), dock-based platforms, or remote operations
Background in aviation, physical security, or enterprise safety programs
Familiarity with FAA regulations (Part 107, Part 108, BVLOS) and Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Experience working with large retail, supply chain, or enterprise customers

Responsibilities

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