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# Principal Technical Program Manager - UAS

- **Company:** Airspace
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Computing Platforms, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Operational Systems
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_9d669818bb45951c613620f0e834698a

## About the Role

* 3+ years in the UAS industry, with working knowledge of Part 107/108/135/146, BVLOS operations, UTM/LAANC, AAM, and other regulatory and tactial aspects of drone, unmanned aircraft, and unmanned aerial systems.
 * 5+ years of experience leading complex technical or operational programs in highly cross-functional environments such as aerospace, transportation, smart cities, mobility, aviation, infrastructure, government technology, or related industries.
 * Demonstrated success managing large-scale deployments or enterprise implementations involving multiple stakeholders, technical integrations, and operational workstreams.
 * Experience working with New York City or State agencies (e.g., NYPD, NYC DOT, NYCEDC, Port Authority) strongly preferred
 * Experience leading programs involving systems integration, enterprise software implementation, infrastructure deployment, or multi-party technical coordination.
 * Strong executive presence with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
 * Proven ability to navigate complex organizational and public-sector environments with professionalism, diplomacy, and accountability.
 * PMP, Agile, or comparable program management certification preferred.
 * MBA or advanced degree preferred.

## Description

* Lead end-to-end drone traffic management program execution for a city-wide initiative, ensuring alignment across scope, timelines, deliverables, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
 * Serve as a primary relationship lead for city agencies, transportation authorities, public-sector stakeholders, and strategic partners. This may include NYPD (it runs a large DFR program), NYC Emergency Management, NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) and others.
 * Working with a variety of cross functional stakeholders, lead coordination of complex technical integrations across software platforms, operational systems, sensor infrastructure, and external technology partners.
 * Partner closely with Airspace Link and partner technical teams to ensure software systems, integrations, and operational workflows meet performance, safety, and scalability requirements.
 * Maintain awareness of evolving FAA regulations, UAS traffic management frameworks, and urban drone operating standards.