Project Coordinator Drone and Geospatial Technologies

PwC South Africa; Warszawa; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible start of day

Well-being program

Volunteer hours

Job summary

PwC Global Centre of Excellence in Drone and Geospatial Technologies seeks a seasoned project coordinator to manage drone and geospatial projects from planning through delivery. You will interface with clients, subcontractors, drone pilots, data providers and cross-functional teams.

The role requires 3+ years of experience in project coordination, familiarity with drone data workflows, strong English skills, and willingness to travel globally.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field (see requirements)
• 3+ years of related project coordination experience
• Proficiency in English (C1) for client interactions
• Willingness to travel internationally

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day drone and geospatial projects from planning to delivery
• Serve as main contact between clients, subcontractors, pilots, data providers and teams
• Plan drone missions, logistics, permits and resources
• Monitor timelines and ensure milestones and quality standards
• Assist with risk assessment and aviation compliance
• Prepare project docs, status reports and client presentations

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Multitasking

English (C1)

Education

Geodesy/Cartography or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Job Description & Summary

The Global Centre of Excellence in Drone and Geospatial Technologies is a group of experts, consultants, and engineers unique within the organization, operating at the intersection of business, technology, and spatial data. We support clients from the private and public sectors, as well as development institutions, wherever drone, satellite, and GIS data help make better decisions and streamline key processes. Our mission is to increase the adoption of geospatial technologies so that organizations operate more efficiently, responsibly, and have a real impact on the surrounding world.

Your future role

• Coordinating the day-to-day execution of drone and geospatial related projects, from planning through delivery
• Acting as the point of contact between clients, subcontractors, drone pilots, data providers, technical/photogrammetry teams, and other stakeholders
• Planning and scheduling drone missions, including logistics, permits, and resource allocation
• Monitoring project timelines and deliverables, ensuring milestones and quality standards are met
• Supporting risk assessment and compliance with aviation regulations and safety procedures
• Preparing and maintaining project documentation, status reports, and client-facing presentations
• Facilitating communication and information flow between clients and technical teams (drone pilots, GIS, photogrammetry)
• Conducting market research on emerging technologies related to unmanned systems (sea, air, land), Earth Observation, Location Intelligence and geospatial tools
• Supporting the design and improvement of internal project management workflows, tools, and best practices

Requirements

• Passion for drone technologies, GIS, photogrammetry, and earth observation platforms, with an interest in the operational and business side of such projects
• Strong project coordination, organizational, and multitasking skills, with attention to detail
• Familiarity with spatial data concepts, drone data workflows, or related tools
• Eagerness to learn quickly, both in project management practices and technical/consulting knowledge
• Degree in Project Management, Geodesy and Cartography, Geoinformatics, Spatial Management, Aviation/Unmanned Systems, Geography or similar fields
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience in a similar role, coordinating projects preferably within the drone/UAV, photogrammetry, or geospatial sector
• Experience or familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira) is an advantage
• Understanding of drone/UAV regulations and permitting processes is a plus
• Very good command of the English language as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills (C1 preferable) - essential in day-to-day cooperation with clients and internal teams
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to travel to various clients and countries globally
• Openness to international assignments and adapting to diverse work environments
• Nice to have: Proficiency in German

Benefits

• Work flexibility – hybrid working model (min. 2 days in the office per week), flexible start of the day, workation, sabbatical leave
• Development and upskilling – our full support during onboarding process, mentoring from experienced colleagues, training sessions, workshops, certification co/financed by PwC and conversations with native speaker
• Wide medical and well-being program – a medical care package (incl. physiotherapy, discounts on dental care), coaching, mindfulness sessions, psychological support, education through dedicated webinars and workshops, financial and legal advice
• Possibility to create your individual benefits package (a.o. lunch pass, insurance packages, concierge, veterinary package for a pet, massages) and access to a cafeteria - vouchers, discounts on IT equipment and car purchase
• 3 paid hours for volunteering per month
• Additional paid Birthday Day off

About PwC

We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further. Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation.