Technical Program Manager
Core
Lead end-to-end execution of Zipline's autonomous drone distribution center deployments in Nigeria, coordinating engineering, construction, logistics, and regulatory activities to ensure safe, predictable launches.
Role type
Senior Technical Program Manager (Global Logistics & Deployment)
Builds
Autonomous drone delivery infrastructure and operational systems for healthcare and essential goods
Domain
Logistics / Autonomous Drones / Healthcare Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Integrated program planning, critical-path management, risk mitigation, cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, schedule predictability, deployment cost optimization, regulatory coordination, global team coordination
Preferred skills
Experience in Nigeria or comparable operating environments, experience with complex physical infrastructure launches
Technologies
Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Primavera, Jira, Airtable
Responsibilities
Own the master deployment plan across multiple concurrent distribution center launches; Build and maintain integrated schedules connecting construction, procurement, shipping, and regulatory approvals; Drive cross-functional execution across Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction, Logistics, Regulatory, and Operations teams; Develop repeatable planning tools, stage gates, dashboards, and readiness checklists; Run weekly program reviews, executive status updates, and post-launch retrospectives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC