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Program Manager, DFR (New Jersey)

Skydio· Operations
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Remote$150k - $186kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Customer-facing Program Manager responsible for end-to-end implementation and delivery for Law Enforcement customers, leading projects, risk management, budget, and coordination between Skydio and New Jersey Department of Corrections.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and drive all aspects of implementation and delivery for Law Enforcement contracts
  • Project planning, technical execution, risk management, problem solving, budgeting, scheduling
  • Learn technical concepts quickly and understand program dependencies to manage risks
  • Utilize technical capability with program management to deliver outcomes for the customer
  • Collaborate with Customer Success, Technical Support, Product, Marketing, Development and Engineering teams
  • Plan and design end-to-end project deployment and integration activities for platform launch and operational success
  • Manage production and implementation programs against cost, schedule and technical requirements
  • Translate customer requirements to Skydio’s agile product and technical teams to drive development and delivery
  • Establish relationships with Law Enforcement customer and coordinate with Skydio engineering to meet milestones
  • Inform contract management risks and opportunities to business and program leaders
  • Provide input into a wide range of technical activities within the company
  • Support go-to-market and business activities as required
  • Location: New Jersey (firm requirement)

Qualifications

  • Experience as a customer-facing professional services / program manager or similar high-tier complex role, preferably for law enforcement
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, including senior leadership interaction
  • Proven track record implementing new technology, agile development, and interfacing with technical teams
  • Experience implementing internal business systems, processes, and controls for large-scale Law Enforcement projects
  • Experience with Law Enforcement and commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems and related software development
  • Law Enforcement/Federal Program Management experience (Technology Assessments, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Programmatic Support, Acquisition Planning, Budget Planning)
  • Strong analytical thinking, data analytics capability, independent problem solving
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity and multiple tasks
  • FAA Part 107 certification within 60 days encouraged; required for certain positions

Skills

Required:Customer-facing program managementTechnical comunicazione and stakeholder managementAgile developmentLaw Enforcement / UAS domain knowledge
Nice to have:FAA Part 107 certification

Benefits

  • Paid vacation time
  • Sick leave
  • Holiday pay
  • 401K savings plan
  • Company health insurance for regular full-time employees
  • Equity in the form of stock options
  • Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles
  • Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits
Last updated Oct 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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