Sr Business Program Manager - Drones
Core
Sr Business Program Manager leading the strategic growth and operational execution of Exelon's (ComEd) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS/Drone) program, serving as a subject matter expert for aviation compliance and utility operations.
Role type
Senior Business Program Manager (UAS/Drone Operations)
Builds
Enterprise drone programs, UAS operational workflows, and regulatory compliance frameworks for utility operations.
Domain
Energy Utility / Aviation / Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Program management, budget and schedule management, change management, business case development, risk analysis, FAA regulatory compliance, process improvement, stakeholder consensus building, financial and operational reporting, diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Preferred skills
Commercial UAS flight experience, electric utility or infrastructure operations experience, pilot training and mentoring experience, enterprise drone program management, Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations experience.
Technologies
Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, project portfolio management tools, requirements/test management tools, CIS/CRM, EAM, outage management systems.
Responsibilities
Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of UAS projects and business initiatives; manage program budget, schedule, and scope; ensure compliance with FAA regulations and internal policies; lead change management for new technology adoption; develop and deliver drone training programs; conduct diagnostics and troubleshooting for drone issues; mentor team members; prepare financial, operational, and status reports for leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
