Data Capture Operations Project Manager

Data Capture Operations - Project Manager

Location: Canada Remote

At Niricson were transforming how critical infrastructure is inspected and maintained.

Using proprietary acoustic sensing technology advanced robotics drones AI and computer vision were helping owners of bridges dams spillways airfields and other critical infrastructure make safer smarter decisions.

Our mission is simple:

Making Infrastructure Safer.

As we continue scaling our global operations were looking for someone who thrives on organization communication and bringing complex projects together.

The Role

The Data Capture Operations - Project Manager is the operational hub of Niricsons global Data Capture organization.

Rather than spending most of your time in the field youll be responsible for ensuring every data capture project is thoroughly planned coordinated communicated and successfully executed.

Youll 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 youll thrive here.

What Youll 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.

You will:

• 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

To ensure everyone is aligned before during and after every deployment you will partner closely with:

• Sales
• Project Management
• Data Capture Team
• Geospatial Team
• Product & Engineering
• Operations
• 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

A key objective of this role is helping reduce operational pressure on the Data Capture team by ensuring projects are thoroughly organized before technicians arrive on site.

Cross-Functional Communication

Keeping everyone informed and aligned throughout each project is crucial so you will ensure information flows smoothly between every stakeholder.

Youll communicate with:

• Clients
• Internal leadership
• Senior Project Manager
• Field Technicians
• Drone operators
• Contractors
• Engineering teams

Continuous Improvement

As Niricson grows youll play an important role in helping us build world-class operational systems so you will also help build scalable operational processes by:

• Improving project planning workflows
• Standardizing documentation
• Developing playbooks
• Improving communication templates
• Identifying operational bottlenecks
• Recommending process improvements

What Youll Bring

• 35 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-Have

• 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 youll 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 Niricsons global DRONIC operations

What Makes You Successful

Youre someone who...

• Loves creating order out of complexity.
• Enjoys solving operational puzzles.
• Communicates proactively.
• Builds trust with clients and teammates.
• Thinks several steps ahead.
• Doesnt wait for problems; you prevent them.
• Stays calm when priorities shift.
• Takes ownership and follows through.

Why Join Niricson

At Niricson youll have the opportunity to work on some of the worlds most challenging infrastructure projects while helping build the future of infrastructure inspection.

Youll join a collaborative mission-driven team that values curiosity innovation ownership and continuous improvement. As we continue scaling globally youll play a central role in ensuring our operations grow efficiently and our clients receive an exceptional experience every step of the way.

What We Offer

Pay: $65000 - $75000 Annually Plus Equity Participation (stock options allocation after probation)

Additional Benefits:

• An opportunity to join a growing Canadian technology company on a mission to make infrastructure safer. Youll help bring to life innovative solutions powered by drones robotics AI and proprietary sensing technology enabling owners of bridges dams airports and other critical infrastructure to make smarter data-driven decisions that improve safety resilience and sustainability worldwide.
• 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 youre based in Victoria or the Greater Vancouver area youll 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! Every six months our entire team comes together in Vancouver for three days of planning collaboration learning and team building. These gatherings are one of our favorite traditions and an opportunity to strengthen relationships across the company.
• Employee referral bonus program
• A high degree of ownership and autonomy. We trust our people to make decisions take initiative and have a meaningful impact from day one.

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. We do not discriminate against any race gender religious affiliation ethnicity or any other demographic - instead we celebrate diversity.

Required Experience:

IC