[Hiring] Project Coordinator @Draganfly Innovations

Role Description

Draganfly is seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Coordinator to support the planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of projects and cross-functional initiatives across the organization. Working within the Project Management Office (PMO), you’ll help Project Managers and project teams keep schedules, requirements, actions, deliverables, and project information organized, current, and visible.

This remote U.S.-based role reports to the PMO Lead and works closely with Project Managers, Program Managers, functional leaders, subject-matter experts, and teams across Engineering, Operations, Logistics, Sales and Business Development, Marketing, Field Operations, Finance, Human Resources, and other functions. Assignments may include technical and engineering projects, demonstrations, training, customer engagements, and other PMO-managed initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in planning, coordinating, executing, and closing assigned projects and initiatives.
• Maintain project schedules, milestones, requirements, deliverables, action items, and supporting documentation in approved systems.
• Track activities, deadlines, dependencies, and outstanding requirements, following up with stakeholders as needed.
• Gather project updates and support clear visibility into status, upcoming activities, risks, and requirements.
• Assist with project setup, status reporting, documentation, and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support multiple concurrent projects and priorities across functional teams.
• Coordinate project meetings, working sessions, reviews, schedules, and related activities.
• Prepare meeting materials, capture decisions and action items, and coordinate follow-up activities.
• Communicate with stakeholders to gather information, confirm responsibilities, and support timely completion of assigned actions.
• Maintain project and operational calendars associated with assigned work.
• Identify unresolved issues, missed commitments, scheduling conflicts, or unclear ownership and escalate them through the appropriate channels.
• Serve as a coordination point between Project Management and functional teams to support timely information flow and project execution.
• Coordinate project-related personnel, equipment, documentation, logistics, and other requirements as applicable.
• Help ensure project responsibilities, requirements, dependencies, and deadlines are clearly communicated to stakeholders.
• Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives based on PMO and organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, project management, engineering technology, operations, communications, or a related field.
• CAPM certification or an interest in pursuing professional project-management development.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated attention to detail and consistent follow-through.
• Ability to work effectively with personnel across multiple departments and levels of the organization.
• Ability to independently follow established processes, solve problems, exercise sound judgment, and identify issues requiring escalation.
• Comfort learning and using project-management, productivity, and collaboration software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling project and organizational information.
• Ability to participate effectively in virtual and in-person meetings and manage detailed project information across shifting priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Specializations

• Previous experience in project coordination, project management, business administration, operations, engineering support, customer support, or a related role.
• Experience in aerospace, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), robotics, engineering, defense, public safety, manufacturing, technology, or another project-based environment.
• Experience supporting technical, operational, customer-facing, or cross-functional project teams.
• Experience using ClickUp or a comparable project-management platform.

Compensation Package

• Competitive salary: $65,000 – $80,000 USD.
• Health Coverage Reimbursement: We reimburse the cost of your existing or preferred healthcare plan (amount varies depending on family size).
• 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Generous time-off program, including vacation, wellness days, and the week off between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Professional development support, including assistance in obtaining or maintaining role-relevant certifications (e.g., FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, where applicable).

Why Join Us?

At Draganfly Innovations, you’ll join a collaborative team that values innovation, curiosity, and continuous improvement. We’re in an exciting growth phase, scaling our technologies, product lines, and teams as we continue to shape the future of UAV innovation. Joining us now means becoming part of a company with deep roots in the industry - and bold ambitions for what comes next.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, work on diverse and cutting-edge projects, and grow your skills alongside passionate experts. We offer competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Here, you won’t just join a company - you’ll help build what comes next.

As part of our hiring process, all candidates must successfully complete reference checks and a criminal background check.