Project Manager Remote Sensing/GIS for Development Cooperation

GAF AG; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 81,832 - 105,213; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Training and development

Public transport contribution

Company pension scheme

Travel health insurance

Job summary

A leading geoinformation provider is seeking a Project Manager in Remote Sensing/GIS to support Earth Observation projects focused on climate change, forestry, and agriculture in developing countries. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including 5-8 years in project management. Responsibilities include overseeing project implementation, coordinating with international partners, and supporting business development. This position is based at the company's headquarters in Munich with an option for a long-term contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years relevant working experience with at least 5-8 years in Project Management.
• Strong background in remote sensing/GIS and image processing.
• Experience with Machine Learning based workflows for Climate Smart Agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Manage Technical Assistance and Knowledge Transfer projects in developing countries.
• Coordinate Earth Observation applications projects for forest and agriculture mapping.
• Interface with multi-disciplinary project teams and production units.
• Report project results for planning and customer updates.
• Support Business Development in new acquisitions.

Skills

Project Management

Remote Sensing

GIS

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Machine Learning

English (C1-C2)

French (C1-C2)

Education

M.Sc. in geography, agriculture, ecology, forestry, or similar

Tools

Programming tools

Job description

GAF AG (GAF), an e-GEOS S.p.A. (Telespazio S.p.A./ASI) company, is a globally active provider of cross-platform geoinformation solutions and innovative Earth Observation applications. In addition to receiving and procuring satellite-based earth observation data, GAF holds a leading position in the areas of data processing and geo-consulting due to its 40 years of expertise. With an international and interdisciplinary team of experts, GAF sets standards for geospatial consulting, cloud- and AI-based data analysis, and satellite-based monitoring of the environment and natural resources in Europe and around the globe.

To strengthen our capacities in the field of forest monitoring at our headquarters in Munich, we are now looking for a motivated

This is an opportunity for experienced Project Manager in Remote Sensing/GIS to support our projects related to Earth Observation (EO)-based forest and natural resources monitoring management; there is a special focus on climate change, forest, agriculture and land use monitoring in developing countries. Additional tasks will focus on supporting proposal management activities and/or new projects acquisition to advance the business in these domains.

• Project Management of Technical Assistance and Knowledge Transfer projects in developing countries with special focus on Africa; this requires management and oversight on all GAF activities as well as Consortium partner tasks
• Coordination of other GAF projects / project tasks implementation in the Earth Observation applications for forest, agriculture and land use mapping domain in close cooperation with international partner companies and the customer(s)
• Technical and organizational interfacing with multi-disciplinary project teams and production units
• Regular reporting of project results internally for planning internal resources and financial performance and towards the customer by means of progress reports and technical deliverables
• Presentation of technical results to clients, counterparts in developing countries and managing expectations from clients and end users
• Support the Business Development and Sales team in new acquisitions of upcoming Earth Observation for forest/land use assessment opportunities
• Customer care and opportunity development
• Ready to travel, also to international destinations (20%)

Requirements:

• Educational background: Minimum M.Sc. in geography, agriculture, ecology, forestry, or similar
• Background in remote sensing/GIS, image processing / agriculture/forest and land cover classification technical experience
• Minimum 10 years relevant working experience (including minimum 5-8 years Project Management experience with high budget, multi-stakeholder projects)
• Demonstrated experience and achievements in supporting technical production of Machine Learning based workflows for Climate Smart Agriculture, large area land use and forest mapping as well as derivation of spatial statistics at national and sub-national level. This includes experience in EO-based Product validation / thematic accuracy assessment / geo-statistics
• Understanding of network architectures, hardware procurement and installation requirements as well management of local logistics
• Knowledge of programming tools and algorithm development to oversee and coordinate developers work
• Familiar with standard Overseas Development Aid projects approaches and their Monitoring and Evaluation: Logical Framework, Theory of Change, impact assessment …
• Experience working on site and from conducted field work is preferred
• Good reporting and communication skills
• Autonomous and self-responsible working as well as team working skills
• Excellent command of English and French (both C1-C2 according to CEFR)
• Report writing experience and skills (English, French) required
• Capacity to work in a multi-disciplinary team, and have experience with communicating and co-ordinating activities with developing country partners

Our offer:

• Varied and responsible work in an international and interdisciplinary environment at one of Europe‘s leading geoinformation companies
• Comprehensive support in familiarising yourself with your professional role
• Training and development – because your experience and knowledge count
• A respectful, friendly and modern project working environment in a multi-national team of committed colleagues and a leadership style based on trust
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home within the framework of our regulations
• Workation: temporary work from abroad depending on individual and legal requirements
• An attractive location with perfect public transport connections and great options for outdoor and recreational activities in the direct vicinity
• A range of additional benefits, e.g., public transport contribution (job ticket), company pension scheme (optional), travel health insurance (worldwide), occupational health management and more

Further information:

Place of work: Headquarters in Munich
Full-time position (40 hours per week), starting at the earliest possible date
Initially limited to two years, with a subsequent option for a permanent contract

Please note: Only applicants with a valid work permit for Germany can be considered

Are you interested in applying for this position?

Then we look forward to receiving your application. Please send your application and any other useful supporting documents, along with your (gross) salary expectations and your earliest possible availability to start, to [e-mail].
Please state „PM RS/GIS – Development Cooperation “ as the subject.