About Wing:
Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on three continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
About the Role:
Wing is looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to join our Ground Systems Technical Program Management team. This role will be based in Palo Alto, CA, or remotely in the US.
The position seeks a highly-motivated individual with considerable experience in Uncrewed Air Traffic Management (UTM) for drone operations. This role requires you to demonstrate a broad understanding of UTM architecture, standards, and industry trends, coupled with the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and drive the execution of advanced UTM solutions.
You will have strong technical program management skills to independently drive execution across esoteric projects that require UTM knowledge with multiple stakeholders. We're looking for someone who is intrinsically driven to solve hard problems with innovative solutions, move fast, and is highly adaptive to an evolving technological and regulatory environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Own and drive quarterly planning and portfolio management for the UTM function
- Define programs of deliverables with a clear path to execution, i.e. scope, stakeholders, timelines, dependencies and milestones
- Drive alignment and resolution with multiple stakeholders across technical and regulatory teams on complex problems and solutions
- Present program status reports, risks and mitigations to an Executive Leads audience
- Proactively resolve risks and issues by proposing solutions or mitigations with buy-in from the right stakeholders and leads
- Lead effective and clear communications on change management activities
- Ensure compliance with Wing’s Product Life Cycle Development standards and Engineering Development Policy.
What You’ll Need:
- 8+ years of experience in technical program management in UTM fields
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Knowledge of UTM systems and the regulatory environment
- Technical aptitude and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to navigate complex challenges across all levels of the organization
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to execute.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.
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