Head of Product

SkyGrid, a Boeing, Avathon Company, exists to open the sky for autonomous flight. Based in Austin, Texas, SkyGrid builds high-assurance digital third-party services help autonomous aircraft integrate into the airspace. And by acting as a robust Provider of Services for UAM (PSU), SkyGrid enables high-density advanced air mobility operations and efficient airspace operations. 

SkyGrid is looking for a Head of Product to help us shape the future of aviation, flight autonomy and digital operations. You will define and build digital products and systems to deliver safe, scaled operations and airspace integration for advanced air mobility, autonomous aviation, and existing aviation segments. To achieve this ambitious goal, the Head of Product will drive product development at SkyGrid from concept to delivery. You are successful because of your bias to action, curiosity, and resourcefulness. Your relentless customer advocacy is modulated by your critical eye and keen product sense. You are a servant leader. 

• Define new digital solutions to automate and scale autonomous aviation, advanced air mobility, and other aviation segments. 
• Working with BD and engineering, define integrated product strategy covering AAM and existing aviation segments: ANSP/ATM, rotorcraft operations, military use cases.  
• Define a defensible annual and long-term product roadmap. 
• Working with BD to achieve company revenue and customer acquisition objectives. 
• Prototype and test to discover product market fit. Define and validate product value propositions. Quantify unit economics and validate willingness to pay. 
• Define and execute plan toward product demo and launch across multiple segments. 
• Build and grow a high-performance product team. 

• Work with CEO and leadership team to define near and long-term products across multiple aviation market segments. Build and drive product development process and culture across the company 
• Grow and develop the product team – they are the basis of our success 
• Develop and drive product strategy across multiple segments. Work with the leadership team to continuously learn from the market and validate and refine our product strategy 
• Define and drive product development processes and integration points with engineering, business development and other organizations 
• Deeply understand user pain points and translate them into actionable product roadmap
• Leverage your expertise in aircraft operations, air traffic management and airspace integration to be a gatekeeper for product and feature requests 
• Be hands-on. Take products from prototype to launch. Coordinate go-to-market across marketing, programs, and engineering 
• Develop value and cost-based business cases and pricing models for initial and objective products 
• Be a problem solver and owner. Address emerging, cross-functional issues that fall through the crack throughout the product lifecycle 
• Be the face of the company in industry forums 

• Bachelor's degree required. Technical background in aerospace, computing, and engineering a plus 
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated leadership experience in a managerial capacity, with a proven track record of effectively overseeing and guiding product teams 
• 5 years of experience in product management with a track record of developing and launching new products in aerospace or related technologies 
• Strong domain knowledge and product sense in aviation, flight operations, aviation data, ATM/CNS systems and related digital services and systems 
• Strong communication and storytelling skills 
• Experience in uncrewed aviation, air traffic management, UTM, or advanced aerial mobility a plus 

• Comprehensive Health Coverage from Day One: Enjoy immediate access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA options.
• Generous Retirement Contributions: Benefit from an automatic company 401k contribution program, with no match required, plus an additional company matching program to boost your retirement savings.
• Calm Annual Membership: Prioritize your mental health with complimentary access to mindfulness and meditation resources.
• Discounted ClassPass Membership: Stay active and healthy with access to thousands of fitness studios and gyms nationwide.
• Investment in Your Growth: Receive an annual stipend for learning and development to support your continuous education and skill development
• Engaging Team Activities: Participate in quarterly team-building events and celebrations organized by our dedicated culture committee.
• Fully Stocked Kitchen: Enjoy a variety of snacks and beverages to keep you fueled throughout the day.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, if it does not pose undue hardship.