Project Manager (UAV system)

JDA WMS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JDA WMS PTE. LTD. is seeking a Project Manager to lead drone technology engagements from initial client conversation to post-delivery support.

You will bridge clients, engineers and flight crews to deliver end-to-end solutions for inspections, mapping and other drone services. The role requires managing scopes, timelines and resources, ensuring airworthy and safe deployments while coordinating cross-functional teams across field operations, testing and support.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in aerospace, mechatronics, electronics or related field.
• Experience delivering hardware or robotics projects.
• Strong client communication and negotiation skills.
• PMP or Agile certification.
• Familiarity with ROS, PX4 or UAVCAN.
• Hands-on drone hardware assembly, tuning and testing.
• Proven leadership in drone/UAV projects for 3+ years.

Responsibilities

• Act as main client contact from kick-off to handover.
• Translate client needs into technical project scopes and quotes.
• Lead timelines, resources and milestones for integrations.
• Coordinate engineering, flight ops and support teams.
• Guide configuration and tuning using ArduPilot stack.
• Oversee field trials, site surveys and test records.
• Support post-delivery onboarding and updates.

Skills

Client engagement

Project leadership

Risk management

Technical coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Diploma or degree in Aerospace, Mechatronics, Electronics

Tools

ArduPilot

Pixhawk

MAVLink

Mission Planner

QGroundControl

ROS

Pix4D

Agisoft

GIS tools

Job description

We are looking for a Project Manager to join a drone technology company focused on niche R&D and a wide range of drone services , build custom drones for applications such as visual and thermal inspection, confined-space inspection, 2D/3D mapping and façade inspection. You will guide each engagement from the first client conversation through to post-delivery support, bridging clients, engineers and flight crews.

Key Responsibilities

• A. Client Engagement & Scoping
  • Act as the main contact for clients from kick-off to handover.
  • Translate client needs into practical technical solutions and project scopes.
  • Prepare quotations and proposals grounded in feasibility and cost.
  • Run technical briefings and kick-off sessions.
• B. Planning & Leadership
  • Set timelines, resource plans and milestones for system integrations and field deployments.
  • Align engineering, flight operations and support teams.
  • Hold regular stand-ups and risk reviews.
• C. Technical Oversight
  • Draw on ArduPilot know-how to guide configuration, mission planning and tuning.
  • Guide the integration of payloads, communication links, flight controllers and onboard sensors.
  • Uphold airworthiness, safety and regulatory standards throughout the project.
• D. Field Operations & Trials
  • Oversee flight trials, calibrations and environmental tests.
  • Lead site surveys, pre-deployment checks and trial records.
  • Escalate flight anomalies to the technical team.
• E. Post-Delivery Support
  • Support clients through onboarding and early operation.
  • Coordinate with engineers to resolve field issues and roll out updates.
  • Build lasting relationships through reliable service and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Aerospace, Mechatronics, Electronics or a related field.
• Experience delivering hardware or robotics engineering projects.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills when dealing with clients.
• PMP or Agile certification.
• Familiarity with ROS, PX4 or UAVCAN.
• Working knowledge of GIS tools and post-processing workflows such as Pix4D or Agisoft.
• Understanding of drone compliance, risk assessment and safety case preparation.
• Proven track record with the ArduPilot stack (Pixhawk, MAVLink, Mission Planner, QGroundControl).
• At least 3 years in project management or technical leadership within the drone/UAV field.
• Hands-on exposure to drone hardware assembly, tuning and testing.