Senior Business Operations Manager
Core
Own Contract Manufacturing (CM) sourcing strategies, commercial negotiations, and cost management for high-quality companion products, attachments, and accessories; own product cost management for Skydio's Drones and Docks.
Role type
Senior Business Operations Manager (Supply Chain/Manufacturing)
Builds
Companion products, attachments, accessories, Drones, and Docks
Domain
Aerospace, robotics, consumer electronics, manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic sourcing, complex negotiations, data analytics, cost modeling, supply chain risk management, supplier relationship management, program cost ownership, BOM analysis, forecast planning
Preferred skills
knowledge of emerging technologies in consumer electronics, aerospace, and robotics
Technologies
RFI/RFQ processes, cost models, supply chain mapping tools
Responsibilities
Engage product management and engineering to establish supply chain/manufacturing strategies; develop global manufacturing market analysis; source CM partners and drive selection via RFI/RFQs; negotiate master contracts, SOWs, and costs; establish and own program costs (NRE, tooling, equipment, test); analyze and negotiate BOM costs; drive forecast and supply plan commitments; manage procurement operations (POs, invoices); establish early product cost estimates and drive cost iterations; partner with Finance to identify cost drivers and optimization measures; develop supply chain maps; identify supply continuity risks; manage supplier segmentation and performance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC