Senior Product Manager

Joby Aviation•San Carlos, CA

About The Position

As a Senior Product Manager on the Factory Systems team, you will be instrumental in certifying the world's first eVTOL aircraft and launching the world's first Urban Air Mobility service. You will help build manufacturing systems that will produce aircraft at never-before-seen scale while maintaining the precision and traceability required for aerospace certification. Factory Systems is the technological backbone of Joby's vertically integrated operations, encompassing the complex software and business systems that span engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations. This is a highly technical role requiring deep understanding of both software architecture and the intricate business processes that support revolutionary aircraft manufacturing. You will drive both strategic vision and tactical execution, owning end-to-end product delivery across interconnected systems. Your decisions will directly impact Joby's certification timeline and our ability to bring safe, reliable air taxis to market.

Requirements

BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
5+ years of Product Management experience in technical environments
Proven track record of driving engineering execution in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
Experience managing products with multiple technical dependencies and cross-system integrations
Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous situations with shifting requirements and evolving priorities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience conducting root cause analysis on complex technical issues
Exceptional stakeholder management skills with ability to influence and align diverse teams without direct authority
Track record of taking full ownership of outcomes and driving projects to successful completion
Experience working with engineering teams on technical architecture decisions and implementation trade-offs
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Nice To Haves

Background in aviation or aerospace industry
Experience with manufacturing processes and systems such as ERP, MES, PLM, or quality management platforms
Previous technical role in software development, engineering, or systems implementation
Experience working in regulated industries
History working in startup or high-pace environments

Responsibilities

Build and maintain product roadmaps that balance immediate operational needs with long-term strategic objectives
Conduct deep-dive root cause analysis on systemic issues, developing comprehensive solutions that address underlying problems
Own end-to-end product delivery for factory systems, from requirements gathering through implementation and post-launch optimization
Drive engineering execution velocity by identifying bottlenecks, streamlining processes, and implementing solutions that accelerate development cycles
Navigate complex stakeholder relationships across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, IT, and external partners to drive decisions and align priorities
Manage competing priorities and resource constraints in a high-ambiguity environment, making data-driven decisions with incomplete information
Collaborate closely with engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure feasible implementation paths
Develop and track key performance metrics to measure system effectiveness and drive continuous improvement initiatives