Principal Program Manager
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Job Description
Company Overview:Dedroneis the worlds most trusted smart airspace security company. Hundreds of commercial government and military customers around the world rely on Dedrones comprehensive command and control (C2) solution to protect against the persistent and escalating threat from drones while enabling good drones to fly. By leveraging AI/ML Dedrone is the only solution that provides continuous autonomous interrogation and verification of drones that enables both multi-sensor and multi-mitigation options onto a single fused pane-of-glass. Whether on-premise / air-gapped or in the cloud Dedrone customers can easily detect track identify analyze and mitigate drone threats.
Your Impact
As Principal Program Manager you will oversee the planning execution and delivery of Dedrones most complex and high-impact strategic programs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams senior leadership and business stakeholders to align initiatives with company strategy. Your leadership program management expertise and ability to bridge technical and business needs will ensure successful outcomes that strengthen Dedrones market position.
What Youll Do
Location: Onsite at our Office in San Francisco
Reports To: Chief Product & Technology Officer Dedrone
Direct Reports: None
- Strategic Leadership: Translate corporate strategy into actionable programs with defined milestones dependencies and deliverables. Maintain a comprehensive program roadmap aligned with business objectives.
- Program Management: Lead the full program lifecycle from planning and governance to execution and closure. Ensure projects are delivered on time on budget and to scope.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with executives department heads and teams to drive alignment foster engagement and maintain clear communication across initiatives.
- Technical Program Management: Oversee programs involving both process and systems implementations ensuring technical delivery meets business requirements.
- Resource & Risk Management: Optimize team resources proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Performance Measurement: Define and track KPIs analyze program results and present data-driven recommendations to leadership.
- Change Management: Lead adoption of new processes technologies and organizational changes tied to program rollouts.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements enhance methodologies and strengthen program management practices across the organization.
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree in Business Management or related field (MBA preferred).
- 10 years of program management experience successfully delivering cross-functional strategic programs in large organizations.
- Strong technical program management background with expertise spanning systems and process implementation.
- Proven leadership and ability to inspire teams without direct reporting lines.
- Exceptional communication negotiation and executive stakeholder engagement skills.
- Deep knowledge of program/project management methodologies governance and tools.
- Experience in risk management change management and performance tracking.
- PMP or equivalent certification is a plus.
Work Location
This role is based out of our San Francisco Office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork mentorship and shared success.
Benefits That Benefit You
- Competitive salary and 401(k) with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans
- Fitness programs
- Emotional & mental wellness support
- Learning & development opportunities
- Office perks (including snacks where available)
The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company meaning compensation is made up of base pay bonus and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 119000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 178000 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors such as: level function training transferable skills work experience business needs geographic market and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit meet every single requirement Thats ok. At Dedrone we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification listed here we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
The above job description is not intended as nor should it be construed as exhaustive of all duties responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
Dedrone is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Dedrones impact on the environment. All Dedrone employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental health and safety regulations policies and procedures. Dedrone employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice advances equity values diversity and fosters inclusion. Were committed to hiring the best talent regardless of race creed color ancestry religion sex (including pregnancy) national origin sexual orientation age citizenship status marital status disability gender identity genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process please email .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
