Project Manager

Key Responsibilities 1. Client Engagement & Project Scoping • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients from project inception to completion. • Understand client requirements, propose technical solutions, and translate needs into actionable project scopes. • Prepare detailed project quotes and commercial proposals based on technical feasibility and cost-efficiency. • Conduct technical briefings and project kickoff meetings. 2. Project Planning & Leadership • Define project timelines, resource plans, and milestones for drones and robotics system integrations or field deployments. • Coordinate across engineering, flight operations, and support teams to ensure project alignment. • Lead daily/weekly standups, status reviews, and risk assessments. 3. Technical Oversight • Leverage knowledge in ArduPilot firmware, hardware configurations, mission planning, and system tuning. • Review and guide integration of payloads, communication systems, flight controllers, and onboard sensors. • Ensure adherence to airworthiness, safety protocols, and regulatory standards throughout the project lifecycle. 4. Field Operations & Trials • Participate in or oversee flight trials, system calibrations, and environmental tests. • Lead site surveys, pre-deployment checks, and trial documentation. • Capture and escalate flight anomalies or issues for resolution by technical teams. 5. Post-Delivery Support • Provide support during client onboarding and early-stage operation. • Coordinate with engineering teams to resolve field issues and implement post-deployment updates. • Maintain strong client relationships through reliable support and knowledge transfer. Qualifications Must-Have: • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechatronics, Electronics, or related field. • Experience with hardware or robotics engineering Projects • Strong client-facing communication and negotiation skills. Nice-to-Have: • PMP or Agile certification. • Familiarity with ROS, PX4, or UAVCAN. • Working knowledge of GIS tools and post-processing workflows (e.g., Pix4D, Agisoft). • Understanding of drone compliance, risk assessments, and safety case preparation. • Proven experience working with ArduPilot stack (Pixhawk, MAVLink, Mission Planner, QGroundControl). • 3+ years of project management or technical leadership experience in the drone/UAV domain. • Hands-on experience with drone hardware assembly, tuning, and testing. Key Competencies • Ownership & Accountability • Structured Problem-Solving • Technical Fluency in UAV Systems • Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination • Strong Written & Verbal Communication • Planning & Prioritization under Constraints