Project Manager, DFR
Flock SafetyAbout the role
Who is Flock?
Flock Safety is an all-in-one technology solution to eliminate crime and keep communities safe. Our intelligent platform combines the power of communities at scale - including cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies - to shape a safer future together. Our full-service, maintenance-free technology solution is trusted by communities across the country to help solve and deter crime in the pursuit of safer communities for everyone.
Our holistic public safety platform is comprehensive and intelligent, providing the actionable evidence needed to solve, deter and reduce crime across neighborhoods, schools, businesses and entire cities. Without compromising transparency or privacy, we are turning unbiased data into objective answers.
Flock strives to offer a career-defining experience where you can also make an impact on your community. While safety is a serious business, we are a supportive team that is optimizing the remote experience to create strong and fulfilling relationships even when we are physically apart. Our group of hard-working employees thrive in a positive and inclusive environment, where a bias towards action is rewarded.
We have raised over $700M in venture capital from investors including Tiger Global, Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, Bedrock Capital, Meritech Capital Partners, and Initialized Capital. Now surpassing a $7.5B valuation, Flock is scaling intentionally and seeking the best and brightest to help us meet our goal of reducing crime in the United States by 25% in the next three years.
The Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity to join Flock Safety as a Project Manager, DFR supporting our Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. Following Flock’s recent acquisition of Aerodrome, a leader in public safety drone technology, we are poised for rapid growth and anticipate a robust pipeline of projects in 2025. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of deploying cutting-edge drone solutions that support public safety agencies. You’ll manage end-to-end deployment of our DFR projects, which involve complex hardware, software, and service integrations, ensuring each project is delivered on time, within scope, and to Flock’s high standards. As a key cross-functional liaison, you’ll coordinate efforts across teams and third-party vendors, tackle logistical challenges, and drive process improvements to support the scaling of the DFR program. This position is perfect for a driven project manager who’s excited about contributing to innovative technology with a meaningful impact on community safety.
The Skillset:
Project Management Expertise: Proven experience managing complex projects with multiple phases, ideally in technology or hardware deployment.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong ability to work effectively with diverse teams (e.g., sales, engineering, deployment, and third-party vendors) to ensure project success.
Technical Acumen: Familiarity with hardware and software deployment processes, with the ability to understand and manage technical project requirements.
Risk Management: Skilled in identifying potential project risks and developing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
Strong Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for regular reporting, stakeholder updates, and vendor coordination.
Time Management and Prioritization: Ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines, prioritize effectively, and manage time to meet milestones.
Problem-Solving: Adaptable and resourceful in troubleshooting and addressing deployment challenges as they arise.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to analyze project data, evaluate outcomes, and leverage insights to drive continuous improvements.
Process Improvement: Experience in process evaluation and optimization, with a focus on efficiency and scalability.
Preference for:
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification: Formal project management certification, demonstrating proficiency in project management methodologies and best practices.
Public Safety Experience: Background working with or managing projects for public safety agencies (e.g., law enforcement, emergency services), with a strong understanding of their unique needs, compliance requirements, and operational challenges.
Knowledge of FAA Part 107: Solid understanding of FAA Part 107 regulations for drone operations, including safety protocols, airspace classifica
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