Technical Program Manager at Skyways

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Aviation, Defense, TransportationIndustries

Requirements

  • 6+ years managing complex technical programs (aerospace, robotics, defense preferred)
  • Customer-facing experience with both technical and contractual oversight
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to lead without direct authority and work across teams
  • Proficiency with program management tools (Asana, G Suite, or similar)
  • Bonus: Autonomous systems, aviation, or defense background
  • Bonus: FAA/DoD certification knowledge
  • Bonus: Startup or early-stage program experience
  • Bonus: PMP or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships, including regular on-site visits and travel to customer locations for reviews, launches, and key milestones
  • Track and resolve program issues quickly
  • Manage contracts, schedules, and resources
  • Coordinate across engineering, operations, and marketing
  • Lead program reviews and communicate status, risks, and changes
  • Ensure deliverables meet commitments and quality standards

Skills

Program Management
Risk Management
Customer Relationship Management
Contract Management
Schedule Management
Resource Management
Cross-functional Coordination
Stakeholder Communication
Issue Resolution
Technical Coordination

Skyways

UAV-based delivery services for logistics

About Skyways

Skyways develops unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for efficient delivery services, focusing on on-demand resupply missions. Their drones can take off and land in various locations, making them suitable for transporting goods to remote or hard-to-reach areas. The primary users of Skyways' services include military operations, remote industrial sites, and emergency response teams, who rely on these UAVs to deliver essential supplies like meals, batteries, and medical equipment without putting human lives at risk. Skyways differentiates itself from competitors by providing cost-effective logistics solutions that are particularly useful in challenging environments where traditional transportation is impractical. The company's goal is to fill a critical gap in the logistics sector by leveraging advancements in unmanned aviation and electric propulsion, ensuring timely and safe delivery of supplies in remote and hazardous situations.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$16.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, DefenseIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Competition from Zipline and Wing may impact market share.
Reliance on Orbital UAV for engines poses potential supply chain risks.
Regulatory hurdles could delay UAV deployment timelines.

Differentiation

Skyways focuses on UAVs for remote and hazardous environment logistics.
The company emphasizes full autonomy and large-scale fleet operations.
Skyways' UAVs can take off and land virtually anywhere.

Upsides

Skyways signed a contract with the U.S. Navy for prototype development.
Partnership with Orbital UAV enhances engine efficiency and range.
Growing demand for UAVs in emergency response boosts Skyways' market potential.

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