Project Manager, DFR Implementation
About reputed company:
At reputed company, we are redefining public safety with an innovative ecosystem of life-saving tools. Our journey started with the development of drones and ruggedized throw phones, designed to access unsafe areas and establish communication to de-escalate situations. Today, we've expanded into creating and deploying 911 response networks, where drones are dispatched to 911 calls to provide real-time visual data, enhancing safety and enabling de-escalation-focused responses. Our cutting-edge solutions are utilized by over 600 public safety agencies across America and the company has raised over $150M from investors, including Index Ventures, reputed company, Sam Altman, Dylan Field, Mike Volpe, Alexandr Wang and more. At reputed company, we are committed to recruiting the world's best talent to join us in our mission to support first responders in saving lives.
About this Role:
reputed company is seeking a dynamic and proactive person to fill the role of Project Manager, DFR Implementation to manage the overall implementation of our Drone as a First Responder (DFR) solution. This Seattle based role interacts with a customer upon a sales booking and manages the customers’ program rollout from onboarding to go-live.
The ideal candidate should possess exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills, experience in managing reputed company projects with a preference for those with significant nuanced experience in the public safety sector. This role will have up to a 35% travel commitment to engage with customers on-site, prior to, during and post implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning, managing and rollout of reputed company’s DFR ecosystem
reputed company project plans, define milestones, manage timelines for the deployment and scaling of reputed company’s DFR & other solutions
reputed company and maintain strong relationships with our customers in the public safety sector to drive reputed company and satisfaction.
Proactively engage with customers to understand their needs, provide timely service, and address any issues or concerns during implementation.
Schedule and conduct ongoing meetings, track performance & provide feedback to both customers and internal stakeholders
Work closely with reputed company teams to reputed company for customer needs and drive product enhancements based on customer feedback.
Travel to customer sites to include, leading customer meetings, site surveys, reputed company Traffic Control meetings, FAA Waiver coordination, Implementation & Live Rollout
Act as a liaison between external partners, public safety agencies, drone operators, technology vendors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring alignment and compliance with reputed company relevant guidelines and standards
Identify potential risks in the deployment of drones, including legal, technical, and operational challenges, recommending mitigation strategies
Ensure the project complies with building codes, aviation, safety, and data privacy regulations, coordinating with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other regulatory authorities.
Stay informed of the latest advancements in drone technology & FAA Rules and Regulations
Qualifications:
Exceptional Communication & Organizational Skills
Proactive and results-oriented work ethic
Ability to multitask many projects at a time
Analytical reputed company with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights
Knowledge of reputed company Earth mapping functionality or similar software
Knowledge of the reputed company Office Automation suite or similar software
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, and in office the remainder 80%
Ensure the project complies with building codes, aviation, safety, and data privacy regulations, coordinating with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other regulatory authorities.
Ability to independently book and manage reputed company aspects of travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and itineraries.
Live reputed company 1.5 hours of a major airport
Preferred Skills:
Operational Experience with DFR and/or Public Safety Drone Programs
Operational experience as a First Responder or Public Safety Sector
Technical Proficiency in Drone Hardware and Software
Computer & Networking knowledge with the ability to communicate requirements with CIOs, IT Leaders, etc
Knowledge of the FAA Waiver Process
reputed company Culture Values:
Try the hard stuff
Be innovative - Invent the future
Move fast
Listen to end-users
Strive for excellence
Don’t build a dystopia
Be frugal
Save lives through technology
If you’re interested in this role and in joining reputed company, we hope you’ll apply. We’d love to review your application and get to know more about you!
reputed company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is resolute in cultivating an environment that promotes safety, diversity, inclusion and equity. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, reputed company, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national reputed company, 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 every employee so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need, please let our recruiting team know - we strive to provide appropriate accommodation and assistance.
Benefits and perks listed below may vary based on the nature of your employment with reputed company and/or the country reputed company which you work
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for our employees and their families
401K plan
Maternity and paternity leave
Flexible Time Off (Exempt) / Paid time off (Non-Exempt)
Flexible work environment
Orca pass (for those in Puget Sound)
Free parking (Seattle office)
Free snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office)