Project Manager

AVETICS GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A drone technology company located in Singapore is seeking a Project Manager to oversee client projects from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or a related field and have over 3 years of experience in the drone domain. Responsibilities include project planning, technical oversight, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential as the role involves direct client interaction and collaboration with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management or technical leadership experience in the drone/UAV domain.
• Hands‑on experience with drone hardware assembly, tuning, and testing.
• Strong client-facing communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients from project inception to completion.
• Define project timelines, resource plans, and milestones for drone and robotics integrations.
• Participate in flight trials and oversee system calibrations and tests.
• Ensure adherence to airworthiness and safety protocols throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Client Engagement

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechatronics, or Electronics

Tools

ArduPilot Stack (Pixhawk, MAVLink)

GIS tools (e.g., Pix4D, Agisoft)

Job description

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.

• 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 issues and implement post-deployment updates.

• Maintain strong client relationships through reliable support and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechatronics, Electronics, or related field.

• 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.

• Strong client-facing communication and negotiation skills.

• Hands‑on experience with drone hardware assembly, tuning, and testing.

Nice-to-Have:

• PMP or Agile certificationp>

• 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.

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