Senior Business Operations Manager

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions. About the Role: As a Senior Business Operations Manager in Skydio’s supply chain team, you will own, develop and execute Contract Manufacturing (CM) sourcing strategies, commercial negotiations, and cost management of increasing scale for high-quality companion products, attachments, and accessories. Additionally, you will own product cost management for Skydio’s Drones and Docks. How you'll make an impact: STRATEGIC SOURCING: - Early engagement with Skydio product management and Engineering teams to establish supply chain / manufacturing strategies - Develop market analysis for manufacturing landscape globally and trends that provide business insights for supply chain optimization - Sourcing potential CM partners, conduct RFI/RFQs, and drive selection process in close collaboration with cross-functional teams - Negotiate master contract, SOW, and costs with CM/suppliers - Establish and own program costs from NRE, tooling, equipment, and test - Analyze, validate, and negotiate BOM (Bill-Of-Materials) costs by collaborating with GSMs and CM - Drive forecast, materials management (such as CTB process), and supply plan commitments with CM/supplier - Own procurement operations with CMs (POs, Invoices, etc.) COST MANAGEMENT - Establish early product cost estimates, drive cost iterations and management throughout pr

Department: Operations; Team: Supply Chain & Logistics