Field Ops Special Projects Manager
Core
Lead high-profile strategic partnerships and special projects, turning ambitious goals into coordinated field operations for Zipline's autonomous logistics system.
Role type
Senior IC Field Operations Manager (Strategic Partnerships)
Builds
Strategic partnerships and special projects for global drone delivery operations
Domain
Logistics / Autonomous Drones / Healthcare Supply Chain
Required skills
Strategic partnership leadership, cross-functional program management, stakeholder alignment, risk management, operational readiness planning, field execution coordination, executive communication, issue resolution, performance tracking, playbook development
Preferred skills
Logistics or mobility industry experience, operating model design, data-driven reviews
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end delivery of strategic partnerships from scoping to performance review; Translate partnership objectives into workplans and milestones; Build trusted relationships with partner executives; Align internal stakeholders across commercial, ops, engineering, and legal; Lead readiness planning for partner launches; Coordinate field execution across multiple locations; Identify risks and drive timely decisions; Lead issue resolution during operations; Track partnership health metrics; Create updates for senior leaders; Capture lessons learned and improve processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
