Data Capture Operations - Project Manager

Niricson

1d•Remote

About The Position

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 Sales, Clients, the Senior Project Manager, the Director of DRONIC® Data Capture & Network Operations, the Data Capture Lead, Geospatial, Engineering, and external drone partners 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
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
Partner closely with Sales, Project Management, Data Capture Team, Geospatial Team, Product & Engineering, Operations, and Finance to ensure everyone is aligned before, during, and after every deployment.
Coordinate everything required for successful field deployments, including: Equipment shipments, Drone logistics, Site access documentation, Safety documentation, Field schedules, 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.
Help reduce operational pressure on the Data Capture team by ensuring projects are thoroughly organized before technicians arrive on site.
Ensure information flows smoothly between every stakeholder, communicating with: Clients, Internal leadership, Senior Project Manager, Field Technicians, Drone operators, Contractors, Engineering teams.
Help build scalable operational processes by: Improving project planning workflows, Standardizing documentation, Developing playbooks, Improving communication templates, Identifying operational bottlenecks, Recommending process improvements.

Benefits

Pay: $65,000 - $75,000 Annually
Plus Equity Participation (stock options allocation after probation)
An opportunity to join a growing Canadian technology company on a mission to make infrastructure safer.
Equity option allocation after probation
Extended health benefits, including dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid time off
5 paid sick days + plus all other statutory leaves in accordance with applicable employment standards legislation.
A flexible remote-first work environment
Access to our Engineering Lab in Victoria – if you’re based in Victoria or the Greater Vancouver area, you’ll have the opportunity to work flexibly from our engineering lab or visit the team, where our mechanical, electrical, software, and robotics teams design, build, and test the technologies that power Niricson.
Company-wide in-person gatherings twice a year!
Employee referral bonus program
A high degree of ownership and autonomy.