Site Launcher
Core
On-the-ground point person for bringing new Zipline charging locations and partner sites into service, turning launch plans into coordinated action.
Role type
Senior individual contributor site launch lead
Builds
New autonomous drone delivery sites and charging locations
Domain
Logistics / Autonomous drone delivery / Physical infrastructure
Required skills
Field operations leadership, project rollout ownership, risk management, cross-functional coordination, site readiness verification, stakeholder alignment, travel management
Preferred skills
Physical infrastructure or construction experience, real estate experience
Technologies
Launch playbooks, readiness checklists, reporting tools
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day site execution from pre-launch through handoff; maintain site-level launch plans with milestones and dependencies; align infrastructure, regulatory, and operational teams; verify site and equipment readiness firsthand; manage risks and resolve blockers; report clear status updates from the field; ensure smooth operational handoff to ongoing teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC