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Senior Materials Program Manager

Skydio· Operations
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Hayward, California, United States$112.2k - $179kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Senior Materials Program Manager to drive material strategy and execution for drones and docks in a highly regulated environment, focusing on Clear-to-Build processes, BOM planning, supplier collaboration, and cross-functional execution to enable on-time customer shipments and company growth.

Responsibilities

  • Plan all BOM materials to ensure right availability through product lifecycle at in-house FATP and contract manufacturers; manage Tier 2 materials at CM sites to build and ship modules and sub-assemblies.
  • Manage Clear-to-Build (CTB) reports to drive material readiness to meet production plans and customer orders; develop material strategy to balance inventory, supply flexibility, and cost.
  • Identify supply chain risks and mitigation steps; communicate risks across stakeholders and cross-functional teams; escalate as needed.
  • Use CTB to drive Engineering Change Orders (ECO), product transitions, and material revision changes to ensure supply continuity and minimize obsolescence.
  • Collaborate with purchasing to drive supply commitments, close shortages, and implement supplier strategy with Supply Chain team.
  • Operate in a highly cross-functional environment with manufacturing, program management, product development, design engineering, supply chain, production control, and logistics.
  • Engage with system developers to build and improve internal systems and tools.
  • Continuously improve internal and external processes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations.
  • 5 to 8 years of related experience in OEM/JDM/ODM hardware business and prior CM experience.
  • Strong analytical and data-based problem solving skills; ability to handle massive data and derive insights.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present material status in weekly meetings.
  • Collaborative team player.
  • Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and ERP systems is a plus.
  • Must be on site in Hayward, California (3 days on site per week).
  • Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days is strongly encouraged and required for certain roles.

Skills

Required:BOM planningCTB (Clear-to-Build) managementSupply chain risk managementECO managementCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Paid vacation time
  • sick leave
  • holiday pay
  • 401K savings plan
  • Group health insurance plans
  • Equity in the form of stock options
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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A family of flying robots.

AI-powered autonomous drones for Drone as First Responder (DFR), critical infrastructure inspection, tactical ISR, site security, surveying and mapping

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