Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager Teal Drones, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is looking for a Senior Project Manager with experience in managing Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV) projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams through the entire project lifecycle, from concept development through to successful delivery and deployment. This role requires a good understanding of UAV technologies, systems integration, regulatory compliance, and the ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Project Leadership: Lead and manage complex UAV projects, ensuring that all project objectives, timelines, and budgets are met. Strategic Planning: Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, risk management, and contingency planning. Agile Methodology Implementation: Utilize Agile development techniques to manage project workflows, facilitating regular sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings. Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders, including clients, vendors, regulatory bodies, and internal teams. Technical Expertise: Provide technical oversight and guidance on UAV systems, including design, development, testing, and integration. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all projects comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements. Budget Management: Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring financial objectives are met. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project delivery. Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain rigorous quality control processes to ensure the highest standards of project deliverables. Team Development: Mentor and support project team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. Reporting & Documentation: Prepare regular project status reports, including performance metrics, financial summaries, and risk assessments. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, or a related field. A Master's degree or PMP certification is highly desirable. A minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a senior project management role within the UAV or aerospace industry. Knowledge of UAV systems, including avionics, propulsion, control systems, and sensor integration. Experience with software and hardware development processes is essential. Proven experience in applying Agile development techniques, such as Scrum or Kanban, within complex technical projects. Comprehensive understanding of FAA regulations, airworthiness standards, and other relevant industry guidelines. Proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving project challenges. Willingness to travel as required for project needs, including client meetings, site visits, and regulatory engagements. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Ability to sit, stand, and move around the office or project sites for extended periods. Capability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, as required for handling documents, equipment, or materials. Adequate visual acuity to read detailed documents, technical drawings, and computer screens. Manual dexterity for operating office equipment, including computers and telephones. Vigilance and adherence to safety protocols to ensure the well-being of personnel and compliance with regulatory standards. Ability to travel to various project sites, which may involve walking, standing, and occasional stair climbing. This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law. Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization. Compensation: Salary plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.