Product Management LeadAs a Product Management Lead on the Factory Systems team, you will play a critical role in certifying the world's first eVTOL aircraft and enabling the launch of the world's first Urban Air Mobility service. You will lead the product strategy and execution for manufacturing systems that must scale aircraft production to unprecedented levels while preserving the rigor, traceability, and reliability required for aerospace certification.Factory Systems is the technological backbone of Joby's vertically integrated operations, spanning Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply chain, Finance and Operations. This role requires deep technical fluency across software platforms and a strong understanding of the complex business processes that underpin advanced aircraft manufacturing.You will operate as both a strategic leader and hands-on product owner, setting direction across interconnected factory systems while ensuring disciplined execution. Your decisions will directly influence Joby's certification timeline, manufacturing scalability, and ability to deliver safe, reliable aircraft into service.ResponsibilitiesLead and develop the Factory Systems Product Management team, setting clear ownership, expectations, and standards for product discovery, delivery, and executionDefine and own the product vision and roadmap for Factory Systems, balancing immediate production needs with long-term manufacturing and enterprise strategyLead end-to-end product delivery across factory platforms, from problem discovery and requirements definition through implementation, rollout, and continuous optimizationDrive systemic improvements by conducting deep root-cause analysis of cross-functional issues spanning engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain systemsPartner closely with engineering leadership to shape system architecture, integration strategy, and build-versus-buy decisionsEnable manufacturing scale-up by ensuring factory systems support high-rate production, configuration control, material traceability, and operational visibilityNavigate and align complex stakeholder groups across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and external vendors to drive timely, high-impact decisionsEstablish prioritization frameworks to manage competing demands, technical debt, and resource constraints in an ambiguous environmentDevelop and track key performance metrics to measure system effectiveness, reliability, and business impactAct as a thought leader for factory digitalization, influencing standards, governance, and best practices across Joby's manufacturing ecosystemOwn change management and adoption strategy for Factory Systems, ensuring new capabilities are introduced with clear communication, training, and transition plans that minimize disruption to manufacturing, quality, and engineering operations.RequiredBA/BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field8+ years of experience in Product Management, Systems, or Technical Leadership roles in complex, technical environmentsProven experience owning and delivering large-scale, cross-functional systems with multiple technical dependenciesStrong understanding of manufacturing operations and systems, including ERP, MES, inventory, configuration management, and shop-floor executionDemonstrated ability to drive execution and results in fast-paced, high-stakes, and highly regulated environmentsExceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience resolving complex, systemic issuesStrong stakeholder leadership skills with the ability to influence across organizations without direct authorityTrack record of taking full ownership of outcomes and delivering durable, scalable solutionsAbility to communicate complex technical and operational concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiencesDesiredBackground in aerospace, aviation, automotive, or other advanced manufacturing industriesExperience with factory and enterprise platforms such as MES, PLM, WMS, or quality management systemsPrior experience in software engineering, systems implementation, or manufacturing engineering rolesExperience operating in regulated and certification-driven environmentsHistory of working in startup or rapid scale-up environments with evolving requirementsCompensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $163,000 - $234,500 per year. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer