Project Manager, Remote Sensing & GIS for Forest Monitoring

GAF AG; München; Remote; 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

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.