Project Manager (Drone Operations)

Responsibilities (would include but not be limited to the following):

• Project Planning and Execution: Develop, implement, and monitor project plans for drone mapping and LiDAR projects, ensuring deliverables are achieved within agreed timelines and quality standards. Oversee project workflows to meet client expectations.
• Technical Scope and Estimations: Evaluate technical requirements outlined in RFPs,assess project feasibility, and prepare precise cost and resource estimations. Support business development teams with technical inputs for proposals.
• DGPS Surveys: Provide leadership and technical expertise in DGPS survey
• operations, ensuring accuracy and the seamless integration of survey data into project workflows.
• Team Management: Lead and manage a team of 60-75 pilots and 30-40 drone
• operations teams across India. Provide training, mentorship, and support to enhance team productivity and ensure operational excellence.
• Permissions and Clearances: Handle regulatory approvals and clearances with
• relevant authorities such as DGCA, Digital Sky, MoD, MHA, and local authorities. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Client Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison for clients, understanding their requirements, providing regular project updates, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Operations Management: Plan and execute large-scale drone operations across
• diverse geographic locations. Ensure safety protocols and compliance measures are consistently followed.
• Resource Optimization: Effectively allocate and manage resources, including
• manpower, drones, and equipment, to optimize productivity and operational efficiency.
• Compliance and Reporting: Prepare detailed project reports for internal and
• external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and compliance with all regulatory and operational requirements.
• Problem-Solving: Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges, ensuring minimal disruptions to project timelines and deliverables.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geospatial Science, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience in managing drone operations, mapping, and LiDAR
• projects, with demonstrated expertise in DGPS surveys.
• Strong knowledge of DGCA regulations, flight permissions, and operational
• compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to evaluate technical scopes in RFPs and prepare cost estimations.
• Proficiency in geospatial data processing and the integration of LiDAR and drone survey outputs.
• Advanced project management skills with proficiency in tools like MS Project,
• Primavera, or similar.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to dynamic project demands.
• Willingness to travel extensively across India.
• Certifications:

• Mandatory: DGCA Drone Pilot Certificate.

• Preferred: PMP or equivalent project management certification.