Project Manager - Aerial Geospatial Operations & Delivery

Robotic Data is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Aerial Geospatial Operations and Delivery to lead end-to-end aerial data collection and geospatial delivery programs. This role owns project execution from planning and airborne collection through processing, QA/QC, delivery, and client acceptance. The successful candidate will bridge technical collection teams, delivery operations, and clients while ensuring projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned to operational and quality objectives. Responsibilities: Lead full lifecycle management of aerial geospatial programs from planning through final delivery. Own aerial collection operations including scheduling, flight coordination, collection readiness, and field execution either directly or via the Robotic Data partner network. Manage delivery teams responsible for imagery, LiDAR, photogrammetry, GIS, and mapping outputs. Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts. Utilize Smartsheet to manage dependencies, dashboards, schedules, reporting, and governance. Coordinate cross-functional teams across operations, processing, engineering, and client delivery for multiple Partners. Track project financials including forecasting, invoicing, margin performance, and collections. Implement project KPIs and executive reporting. Drive QA/QC processes and client acceptance. Identify operational risks and implement mitigation plans. Support proposals, estimates, and business development activities. Travel up to 10% as required. Required Skills: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. Minimum 5 years’ project management experience or 10 years’ related experience. 8–10+ years of geospatial, aerial mapping, or remote sensing experience. Deep understanding of aerial mapping, remote sensing, LiDAR, imagery, GIS, and photogrammetry workflows. Experience in managing field operations and geospatial delivery teams. Strong financial, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. Smartsheet experience required. Excellent communication and leadership capability. Preferred Qualifications: PMP preferred. ASPRS CP, CMS, or GISP certification preferred. Experience supporting machine learning and large-scale mapping initiatives. Experience working across distributed global teams. Job Details: Timeline: For immediate hire Job Type: Full-time employee Work Model: Remote Schedule: Monday to Friday (availability across time zones required) Salary: $130,000 to $140,000 Benefits: As required by law Experience Required: 5+ years Project Management DO NOT CONTACT THE HIRING MANAGER DIRECTLY, YOU MUST FOLLOW THE APPLICATIONS PROCESS About Us: Robotic Data provides the real-world data infrastructure for Physical AI. The company combines World Data and Human Data to create high-quality datasets that enable autonomous vehicles, drones, embodied AI, humanoid robots, and other intelligent systems to understand, navigate, and operate safely in the physical world. Learn more at www.roboticdata.com . EEO Statement: Robotic Data is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Supplier shall not discriminate against any worker based on age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, union membership, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by country law, in hiring and other employment practices. Supplier shall not require pregnancy or medical tests, except where required by applicable laws or regulations or prudent for workplace safety, and shall not improperly discriminate based on test results. Disclaimer: All claims and offers to compensation, rewards, and onboarding procedures are at the sole discretion of Robotic Data.