Project Manager, Gray Sky

Appone; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vexcel Imaging US Inc. is seeking a Project Manager, Gray Sky, to lead disaster-response efforts across the U.S. You will monitor events, coordinate aircraft and logistics, oversee data collection, and ensure imagery reaches customers quickly with strong cross-team collaboration.

Openness to fast-paced decision-making, solving complex problems, and coordinating multiple teams is essential. Remote work is limited, with on-ground deployment in U.S. regions as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong geospatial aptitude with experience in GeoJSON, KML, shapefiles, GeoPackages, or similar formats.
• Strong analytical and data management skills under time pressure.
• Exceptional communication and coordination abilities.
• Working knowledge of Jira or similar project-tracking tools.
• Genuine interest in severe weather, natural hazards, and disaster response.
• Ability to work flexible, irregular, and after-hours schedules when events require.
• Sound judgment for fast, defensible decisions in dynamic situations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess weather and hazard events across the U.S. and globally using multiple sources.
• Coordinate aircraft relocation, logistics, and data collection for rapid-response operations.
• Communicate across flight operations, logistics, processing, and delivery teams during active responses.
• Maintain documentation of events, decisions, and outcomes for post-event review and improvement.

Skills

Geospatial aptitude

Data management

Strategic communication

Jira usage

Decision making

Flexible scheduling

Tools

Jira

QGIS

ArcGIS Pro

ESRI Suite

Job description

About the Organization

Vexcel Imaging US Inc. is a technology company that manufactures market-leading aerial survey cameras. In addition, the Vexcel Data Program brings world class imagery to internet-scale cloud services with our imagery acquisition program.

We are imaging the world for companies to use the highest quality data to manage their businesses more efficiently. Our backbone is the best-in-class UltraCam hardware and software, our job is to work with worldwide partners to take this aerial imagery and build a scaled-out cloud service that supports commercial and government agencies. We are building on leading imagery and cloud technologies. If you are passionate about mapping and a high growth business this role is for you.

Description

Vexcel Data Program

Remote (U.S.-based)

Help deliver critical aerial imagery when communities need it most.

THE ROLE

The Project Manager, Gray Sky leads Vexcel's response to catastrophic events, primarily across the U.S., with global reach when needed. Gray Sky provides high-resolution aerial imagery following hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods, earthquakes, and other disasters, helping customers and public safety organizations assess damage and respond quickly.

This role manages the full lifecycle of a disaster response. You'll monitor developing events, determine whether they meet activation criteria, coordinate aircraft and logistics, oversee data collection, and ensure imagery is delivered to customers and stakeholders as quickly as possible.

We're looking for someone who thrives in fast-moving situations, enjoys solving complex problems, and can confidently make decisions with incomplete information. You might be tracking a rapidly evolving wildfire one day and coordinating a multi-state hurricane response the next. Success in this role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to bring together multiple teams to execute under tight timelines.

Gray Sky isn't simply a reactive service. Our goal is to stay ahead of customer demand. The imagery we collect is often among the first visual assessments available to insurance carriers, emergency managers, government agencies, and first responders. That means identifying developing events early, positioning aircraft proactively, and delivering actionable data when it matters most.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Monitor and Assess Events

• Continuously monitor active weather and hazard conditions across the U.S. and globally using traditional media, social media, and authoritative sources such as NOAA, USGS, and the National Hurricane Center.
• Evaluate developing events using the Gray Sky playbook and determine whether activation thresholds have been met.
• Make timely, defensible go/no-go decisions and document the rationale behind them.

Coordinate the Response

• Direct aircraft relocation and mobilize crews, sensors, and resources before and after qualifying events.
• Coordinate shipping and ground logistics to support rapid-response operations.
• Oversee aerial data collection efforts and refine areas of interest in real time based on event developments and stakeholder input.
• Facilitate the processing and delivery of finished imagery products as quickly as possible.

Communicate Across Teams and Stakeholders

• Serve as the central point of coordination across flight operations, logistics, processing, and delivery teams during active responses.
• Manage Gray Sky communications, including activation updates and customer outreach.
• Receive and route requests from customers, emergency management organizations, and public safety stakeholders.
• Keep leadership and partners informed through clear, timely communication in a fast-moving environment.
• Use Jira as the primary platform for coordination, status tracking, and task management.
• Maintain documentation of events, decisions, and outcomes to support post-event review and continuous improvement.

Drive Automation and Innovation

• Identify opportunities to improve monitoring, response, logistics, and reporting workflows.
• Implement automation and AI-assisted tools that increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Continuously improve Gray Sky processes to help the team respond faster and more effectively to future events.

Position Requirements

What you bring...

We're open to a range of experience levels, and responsibilities may be tailored based on experience.

Core Qualifications

• Strong geospatial aptitude, including experience working with GeoJSON, KML, shapefiles, GeoPackages, or similar formats.
• Strong analytical and data management skills, with the ability to interpret information from multiple sources under time pressure.
• Exceptional communication and coordination skills.
• Working knowledge of Jira or similar project-tracking tools.
• A genuine interest in severe weather, natural hazards, and disaster response.
• Ability to work flexible, irregular, and after-hours schedules when events require.
• Sound judgment and the ability to make fast, defensible decisions in dynamic situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating logistics involving aircraft, equipment, or personnel.
• Familiarity with aerial survey, remote sensing, or aviation operations.
• Experience building automation or using AI-assisted tools to improve operational workflows.
• Experience with QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, the ESRI suite, Jira, and weather or hazard-monitoring tools.

BENEFITS

• Vexcel offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a 401(k) retirement plan.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Vexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location

Boulder

Employment Type

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

This position is currently accepting applications.