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