[Hiring] Data Capture Operations - Project Manager @Niricson

Role Description

The Data Capture Operations - Project Manager is the operational hub of Niricson's global Data Capture organization. Rather than spending most of your time in the field, you'll be responsible for ensuring every data capture project is thoroughly planned, coordinated, communicated, and successfully executed.

You'll work across various teams to ensure projects move seamlessly from signed contract to successful deployment. This is a highly collaborative role where success depends on exceptional communication, planning, organization, and attention to detail.

If you love coordinating moving pieces, solving logistical challenges, and making complex operations feel effortless, you'll thrive here.

What You’ll Do

• Project Planning & Execution:
  • Coordinate all Data Capture projects from project handoff through completion.
  • Translate signed client contracts into executable field deployment plans.
  • Build detailed project timelines and execution schedules.
  • Ensure project milestones remain on track.
  • Identify risks early and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts.
  • Coordinate multiple concurrent deployments across North America and internationally.
• Client Communication:
  • Become the primary operational contact for clients before and during field deployments.
  • Clarify project scope.
  • Confirm site access requirements.
  • Coordinate scheduling.
  • Manage logistics.
  • Confirm deliverables.
  • Communicate schedule changes.
  • Ensure clients always know what happens next.
• Internal Coordination:
  • Partner closely with Sales, Project Management, Data Capture Team, Geospatial Team, Product & Engineering, Operations, and Finance.
• Logistics Management:
  • Coordinate everything required for successful field deployments, including:
  • Equipment shipments.
  • Drone logistics.
  • Site access documentation.
  • Safety documentation.
  • Field schedules.
  • Resource planning.
• Resource Planning:
  • Work closely with the Director and Data Capture Field Lead to:
  • Schedule technicians.
  • Balance workloads.
  • Reduce unnecessary travel.
  • Improve utilization.
  • Forecast upcoming resource needs.
• Cross-Functional Communication:
  • Ensure information flows smoothly between every stakeholder.
  • Communicate with clients, internal leadership, Senior Project Manager, field technicians, drone operators, contractors, and engineering teams.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Help build scalable operational processes by:
  • Improving project planning workflows.
  • Standardizing documentation.
  • Developing playbooks.
  • Improving communication templates.
  • Identifying operational bottlenecks.
  • Recommending process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of project coordination, operations, logistics, client delivery, or project management experience.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong client-facing experience.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize in fast-changing environments.
• Close attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience using project management software (Asana, or similar).
• Comfortable working with technical teams.

Requirements

• PMP certification (or working toward one).
• Experience in engineering, construction, surveying, drones, infrastructure, utilities, or field operations.
• Knowledge of GIS, UAV operations, or infrastructure inspection.
• Experience coordinating field crews.
• Experience with international logistics.
• Familiarity with procurement and equipment coordination.

Success in this Role

• Within your first year, you'll help:
• Improve project visibility across departments.
• Reduce scheduling conflicts.
• Improve client communication.
• Improve deployment readiness.
• Allow Field Technicians to spend more time collecting data, and less time coordinating logistics.
• Help scale Niricson's global DRONIC® operations.

What Makes You Successful

• Loves creating order out of complexity.
• Enjoys solving operational puzzles.
• Communicates proactively.
• Builds trust with clients and teammates.
• Thinks several steps ahead.
• Doesn't wait for problems; you prevent them.
• Stays calm when priorities shift.
• Takes ownership and follows through.

Benefits

• Pay: $65,000 - $75,000 Annually.
• Equity Participation (stock options allocation after probation).
• Extended health benefits, including dental and vision coverage.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• 5 paid sick days + all other statutory leaves in accordance with applicable employment standards legislation.
• A flexible remote-first work environment.
• Access to our Engineering Lab in Victoria.
• Company-wide in-person gatherings twice a year.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• A high degree of ownership and autonomy.

Diversity and Inclusion

Niricson is a diverse and inclusive equal-opportunity employer. We encourage diversity, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, products, and our community. We are committed to fostering belonging through a diverse and inclusive workplace.