Technical Program Manager Intern (Summer 2027)

Join Zipline, a leading drone delivery service, as a Technical Program Manager Intern for Summer 2027. As part of our Program Management team, you will work closely with engineers across various disciplines to design, build, and test our drones and ground infrastructure. You will define program timelines, manage cross-functional teams, drive prototype and test activities, and report program updates to leadership. This is a full-time, in-person internship at our South San Francisco or Dallas office.

• Definire le priorità del team e guidare l'esecuzione delle tappe fondamentali in un ambiente in continua evoluzione.
• Comprendere e mitigare i rischi tecnici e di programma per mantenere i programmi futuri di Zipline sulla buona strada.
• Gestire e supportare team interfunzionali per sviluppare e attuare un piano per sviluppare nuovi hardware.

• Must be able to work in person at Zipline’s South San Francisco office 5 days a week
• Must be eligible to work in the US
• Strong technical background
• Ability to drive clarity amidst chaos and ambiguity
• Demonstrated skill in aligning priorities, coordinating timelines, and leading complex scope, resource, and schedule trades
• Extreme ownership and a bias for action
• Ability to pick up technical concepts rapidly
• Enthusiasm for collaborating in a fast paced and highly cross-functional environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain challenges and solutions to fellow engineers and non-engineers alike
• Must have at least completed the second year of your undergraduate studies or equivalent in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering. Masters and PhD students are also eligible