Operations Program Management Intern

Who you are

• This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is excited by hardware, robotics, manufacturing, and the challenge of bringing highly complex products to life
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, business, or a related field
• Interest in hardware product development, robotics, consumer electronics, automotive systems, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and details
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with an interest in working across technical and non-technical teams
• Analytical and comfortable using data to understand problems and inform decisions
• Proactive, resourceful, and willing to take ownership in a fast-moving environment
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, asking questions, and learning new technical concepts
• Experience with project management, engineering projects, manufacturing, robotics teams, internships, or student organizations is a plus but not required

What the job involves

• Skydio is looking for an Operations Program Manager Intern to join our Hardware team and support the development of the next generation of autonomous flight technology
• In this role, you will work alongside technical operations program managers and cross-functional partners to help coordinate hardware development programs from early design through testing, manufacturing, launch, and sustaining
• You will gain firsthand experience managing complex technical projects, identifying risks, and helping engineering teams stay aligned around critical milestones
• Support cross-functional hardware development programs spanning engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, testing, and other teams
• Help develop and maintain program plans, schedules, milestones, and action-item trackers
• Coordinate engineering builds, test readiness, supplier activities, and other critical product-development efforts
• Track program progress, identify potential risks or blockers, and help ensure issues are communicated to the appropriate stakeholders
• Prepare clear, concise program updates and help keep cross-functional teams aligned around priorities and upcoming milestones
• Organize and facilitate meetings, document decisions, and follow up with owners to drive action items to completion
• Analyze program data and help create tools, dashboards, or processes that improve visibility and team efficiency
• Take ownership of a scoped program or operational improvement project during your internship