Senior Product Manager

Own end-to-end delivery for factory systems product initiatives supporting eVTOL certification and the launch of Urban Air Mobility service.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain product roadmaps that balance near-term operational needs with long-term strategy
• Lead deep-dive root cause analysis for systemic issues and develop solutions that address underlying problems
• Own end-to-end product delivery for factory systems, from requirements gathering through implementation and post-launch optimization
• Improve engineering execution velocity by identifying bottlenecks, streamlining processes, and implementing accelerators for development cycles
• Coordinate complex stakeholder relationships across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, IT, and external partners to drive decisions and align priorities
• Manage competing priorities and resource constraints in a high-ambiguity environment, using data-driven decisions with incomplete information
• Partner with engineering teams to convert business requirements into technical specifications and feasible implementation paths
• Develop and track key performance metrics to measure system effectiveness and guide continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of Product Management experience in technical environments
• Proven ability to drive engineering execution in fast-paced, high-stakes settings
• Experience managing products with multiple technical dependencies and cross-system integrations
• Demonstrated ability to thrive when requirements shift and priorities evolve
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with root cause analysis for complex technical issues
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align teams without direct authority
• Track record of full ownership of outcomes and driving projects to successful completion
• Experience working with engineering teams on technical architecture decisions and implementation trade-offs
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Desired

• Background in aviation or aerospace industry
• Experience with manufacturing processes and systems such as ERP, MES, PLM, or quality management platforms
• Previous technical role in software development, engineering, or systems implementation
• Experience working in regulated industries
• History working in a startup or high-pace environment

Compensation

• USD 142,700 - 196,200 per year
• Compensation at Joby includes base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Healthcare benefits
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance

Location: San Carlos, CA (onsite)

Role focus: Factory Systems product delivery to support certification and safe, reliable air taxis to market.

Company overview: Joby has been working since 2009 toward a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically and carries passengers over congested city streets. The company is in the final stages of certifying its aircraft with the FAA, plans to launch in the US and Dubai, and is scaling manufacturing while preparing for commercial service.