Program Manager, DRF (New Jersey)

New Jersey · USD 150,000-186,000 / year · Full-time · Remote · Posted Oct 5, 2026

At a glance

Skydio is looking for a driven customer-facing Program Manager with a deep sense of ownership to lead and drive all aspects of implementation and delivery for Law Enforcement Customers.
This position serves as Skydio's Law Enforcement customer liaison with the New Jersey Department of Corrections and is broadly responsible for the success of contracts including project planning, technical execution, risk management, problem solving, budget, performance improvements, and scheduling.

Be a highly collaborative, requirements-driven planner with a deep sense of ownership and accountability with a willingness to roll up sleeves and dive into the details.
Plan and design end-to-end project deployment and integration activities to ensure the successful launch of the platform and ensure operational success.
Manage production and implementation programs against cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
Understand customer requirements and translate them to Skydio’s agile product and technical teams to drive development and delivery execution.
Establish relationships with the Law Enforcement customer and be technical to build & drive plans with Skydio’s engineering team to meet milestones.
Inform Skydio and customer business and program leaders regarding contract management risks and opportunities, ensuring a coordinated and comprehensive approach to product delivery across the program.
Provide general support of go-to-market & business activities as required.

Experience as a customer-facing professional services / program manager, or in a similar high-tier complex and multifaceted role preferably for law enforcement agencies.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including interaction with senior leaders and a strong focus on project management tools and concepts.
Proven track record of implementing new technology, agile development, and interfacing with technical teams to deliver on customer schedules.
Experience in implementing effective internal business systems, processes, and controls (hardware, software, operations) for management of large-scale customer projects in the Law Enforcement field.
Experience with Law Enforcement and commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems and related software development.
Law Enforcement/Federal Program Management experience, to include: Technology Assessments, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Programmatic Support, Acquisition Planning, and Budget Planning.
Outstanding analytical thinker and problem solver, comfortable working in data analytics and able to resolve complex problems independently.