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 classifications, and regulatory compliance standards.
Commercial UAS Experience: Hands-on experience with commercial UAS technology. Familiarity with the setup, configuration, and troubleshooting of commercial UAS systems.
Feeling uneasy that you haven’t ticked every box? That’s okay; we’ve felt that way too. Studies have shown women and minorities are less likely to apply unless they meet all qualifications. We encourage you to break the status quo and apply to roles that would make you excited to come to work every day.
90 Days at Flock
We are a results-oriented culture and believe job descriptions are a thing of the past. We prescribe to 90 day plans and believe that good days, lead to good weeks, which lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90 day plan you will receive if you were to be hired as a Project Manager, DFR at Flock Safety.
The First 30 Days
In the first 30 days, the Project Manager will onboard and immerse themselves in Flock’s mission, values, and DFR program objectives. They will familiarize themselves with project details, reviewing documentation, timelines, and requirements of the deployment process. Key activities will include building relationships with cross-functional teams and external partners, learning project management tools and processes, and understanding the technical aspects of the Flock Aerodome hardware ecosystem. The role will also involve shadowing customer calls, observing ongoing DFR projects, and preparing for the Part 107 certification exam. By the end of the month, the Project Manager will begin taking on initial project assignments, coordinating efforts with senior staff to ensure successful deployments.
The First 60 Days
In the next 60 days, the Project Manager will take ownership of a smaller, defined component of a DFR deployment, gaining hands-on experience with Flock and Aerodrome’s systems, processes, and technologies. This will involve actively managing the scope, schedule, and resources for the project component, ensuring alignment with key stakeholders. The role will also include leading their first technical feasibility and project alignment session, preparing the necessary materials and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure that project requirements, timelines, and resources are clearly defined and agreed upon. By the end of this phase, the Project Manager will have a deeper understanding of deployment challenges, risks, and solutions, and will be positioned to take on larger project responsibilities in the future. Additionally, they will continue to develop their technical knowledge, including operational aspects of the Flock Aerodome hardware ecosystem, as well as deployment best practices for hardware and software integration.
90 Days & Beyond
In the final 30 days of the 90-day period, the Project Manager will take full responsibility for one or more active DFR projects, managing them from planning through to execution. Under the mentorship of an experienced project manager, they will coordinate all phases of the project, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. A key milestone during this phase will be successfully completing their first core project milestones. Additionally, the Project Manager will coordinate the efforts of internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the installation of complex hardware components within the Flock Aerodome hardware ecosystem. Successful installation of this equipment will be a critical achievement in the project’s progression, demonstrating the Project Manager's ability to handle the technical and operational complexities of large-scale DFR deployments. By the end of the 90 days, the Project Manager will be fully integrated into the team and capable of leading projects independently, managing both the technical and logistical aspects of DFR deployments.
The Interview Process:
We want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative. Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensure you feel prepared every step of the way.
Our First Chat: During this first conversation, you’ll meet with a recruiter to chat through your background, what you could bring to Flock, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are.
The Hiring Manager Interview: You will meet with your potential future boss to really dive into the role, the team, expectations, and what success means at Flock. This is your chance to really nerd out with someone in your field.
The Technical Assessment: Our technical assessments seek to test the hard skills required to do the job. Engineers may find themselves in coding interviews or architecture discussions, sales roles may present mock discovery calls, and leadership roles may craft 90 day plans. Your recruiter will inform you of which assessment you will be assigned and ensure you are fully prepared for your big day.
The Panel: Learn more about the team, responsibilities, and workflows. You should be prepared to speak about past projects, how you collaborate and communicate with others, and how you live our values. Depending on the team and role you are interviewing for, you may meet with several teammates as well as cross-functional partners.
The Executive Review: A chance to meet an executive and view Flock from a different lens. Be prepared to ask well-thought-out questions about the company, culture, and more.
Salary & Equity
In this role, you’ll receive a starting salary between $110,000 and $140,000 as well as Flock Safety Stock Options. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. Your recruiter will discuss this in-depth with you during our first chat.
The Perks
🌴Flexible PTO: We seriously mean it, plus 11 company holidays.
⚕️Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match.
👪Family Leave: All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.
🍼Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.
🧠Spring Health: Spring Health offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools, all tailored to each individual's needs.
💖Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support
💸Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.
💚ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer three ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.
💻WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.
📚Productivity Stipend: $250 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo, Grammarly and so much more.
🏠Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.
Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.
At Flock Safety, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. The range above is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future. This job posting may span more than one career level.
