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Senior Materials Program Manager

Drive material strategy and execution as a Senior Materials Program Manager at Skydio in a dynamic and cross-functional environment.

Location
Hayward, California, United States
Compensation
$112.2k–$179k/yr
Level
senior
Type
full time · Hybrid

Posted by employer 16 hours ago

First seen on Joblaze 6 hours ago

Last verified on the company career page 6 hours ago

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What you'll build

  • Plan BOM materials for product lifecycle
  • Manage Clear-to-Build report
  • Identify supply chain risks
  • Collaborate with purchasing team
  • Engage with system developers

Must have

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations
  • 5 to 8 years of related experience
  • Strong analytical and data-based problem solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must be a collaborative team player

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management software
  • Knowledge of ERP systems

Practical constraints

  • Must be on site in Hayward, California (3 days mandatory on site per week)
  • Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged

Requirements

Experience
5–8 years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Benefits

401k Match Holiday Pay Equity/Stock Options Sick Leave Paid vacation time Health Insurance Relocation Assistance

Joblaze summary

In the role of Senior Materials Program Manager at Skydio, the individual will oversee the supply chain and materials management processes to ensure timely product availability throughout the product lifecycle. Key skills include expertise in Bill of Materials (BOM) planning, risk management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, particularly in a regulated environment. This position is suited for candidates with 5 to 8 years of experience in hardware and contract manufacturing, who possess strong analytical and communication skills. The role emphasizes a collaborative approach within a diverse team dedicated to advancing drone technology.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 9, 2026. Last confirmed on Skydio's careers page October 9, 2026.
  • Salary band is below the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,000).
  • Starts above 12% of 565 comparable senior management roles in United States we track (median $151,364 across 133 companies).
  • ERP appears in 1% of 945 comparable senior management roles in United States; supply chain appears in 0.7% of 945 comparable senior management roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Senior Materials Program Manager role remote?
It's hybrid — Skydio expects some on-site time in Hayward, California, United States.
What's the salary range?
Skydio lists $112,200–$179,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
5–8 years of relevant experience for this Senior Materials Program Manager role.
Where is the role based?
Skydio is hiring for this position in Hayward, California, United States.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: ERP, Product Lifecycle Management, materials management, supply chain.
What seniority level is this role?
Skydio targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Senior Materials Program Manager role at Skydio.

From the original posting

About the Role:

As a Senior Materials Program Manager at Skydio, you will bring your supply chain and materials management knowledge and skills to enable our growth by driving dynamic material strategy and execution via the Clear-to-Build process for our drones and docks, and visionary future products in a highly regulated environment. Your impact will be felt throughout the organization when customer orders are shipped on time and valuation of the company increases.

 

How You’ll Make an Impact:

  • Plan all BOM (Bill of Materials) materials to ensure the right availability of the right product at the right place and time through the product lifecycle at both in house FATP and the contract manufacturers. Also responsible for all Tier 2 materials management at the Contract Manufacturing (CM) sites to build and ship critical modules and sub-assemblies.

  • Manage Clear-to-Build (CTB) report to drive material readiness to meet production plans and customer orders. Develop material strategy to ensure the optimal level of inventory to balance supply flexibility and cost exposure.

  • Proactively identify supply chain risks and mitigation steps to build long term health into the supply chain. Actively communicate supply chain risks across all stakeholders and XFN teams to heighten risk awareness and drive solutions. Escalate in a timely manner.

  • Effectively use CTB to drive Engineering Change Orders (ECO), product transition, and material revision changes to ensure supply continuity and minimize obsolescence of old material.

  • Collaborate with the purchasing team to drive supply commits, close shortages and put in the right supplier strategy with the Supply Chain team.

  • Work fluidly in a highly cross-functional team environment involving manufacturing, program management, product development teams, design engineers, supply chain, production control and logistics teams.

  • Engage with system developers to build and improve internal systems and tools.

  • Passion for improving internal and external processes.

 

What Makes You a Good Fit:

  • 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. Must be able to handle massive amounts of data then connect the dots.

  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and prioritize tasks based on demand in a fast paced environment.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to present material status effectively in weekly program/executive meetings.

  • Must be a 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 mandatory on site per week).

  • Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.

 

Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $112,200 - $179,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.

 

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