Project Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

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

Tell employers what skills you have

Airworthiness
Aerospace Engineering
Leadership
Aerospace
Agile
UAV
Project Planning
Mechanical Design
Project Management
Team Leadership
Client Management
Firmware
Sensors
Accountability
Team Player
Technical Leadership
Customer Service
Systems Engineering
Project Management Professional