Project Manager

Who are we:

We Build Mission-Ready, Cutting-Edge Intelligent Autonomous Systems

From battlefield supremacy to stratospheric dominance, NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT) is redefining aerospace and defence with intelligent autonomous systems built for the world’s most demanding missions. Trusted by the Indian Armed Forces across all services, NRT delivers breakthrough unmanned platforms that enable speed, survivability, multi-domain mission flexibility, and strategic superiority.

NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT), founded in 2017, is a global leader in swarming technologies, autonomous robotics, and advanced aerospace systems for defense applications. With a workforce of over 600 professionals across 12 facilities worldwide—nearly 70% focused on research and development—NRT has designed and fielded more than 15 proprietary multirotor and fixed-wing platforms. The company’s core expertise spans large-scale UAV swarms, AI-enabled autonomous coordination, and persistent unmanned systems, all validated through rigorous operational deployment in real-world conflict environments.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans for UAV development, outlining key, milestones, timelines, and resource requirements.• Ensure effective project execution, monitoring progress and making adjustments as necessary to meet project goals.• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams comprising engineers, designers, and technicians involved in UAV development projects.• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture, encouraging creativity and problem-solving.• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing regular project updates, addressing concerns, and managing expectations.• Allocate and optimize resources efficiently to meet project objectives, considering budget constraints and timelines.• Collaborate with department heads to ensure the availability of necessary resources.• Identify potential risks and challenges associated with UAV development projects and implement proactive mitigation strategies.• Respond promptly to unforeseen issues, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines and deliverables.• Implement and oversee quality assurance processes to ensure the development of high-quality UAV systems that meet or exceed industry standards.• Ensure that UAV development projects adhere to relevant aviation regulations and military standards, coordinating with regulatory bodies as per project requirement.• Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including specifications, design documents, SOP’s and test results.• Generate reports for project stakeholders and leadership as required.• Identify areas for process improvement within the UAV development lifecycle and implement enhancements to increase efficiency and productivity.• Manage project budgets effectively, tracking expenditures and ensuring financial accountability.• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in UAV development, providing insights and recommendations for the adoption of new tools or methodologies.• Collaborate with other project managers, department heads, and R&D teams to foster a cohesive and integrated approach to overall organizational goals.

Must have skills:

• 7 to 10 years of work experience in UAV or related systems.• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification is a plus.• Experience with budget management and resource allocation.• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.• Hands-on Experience in Project management tracking software.

Good to have skills:

• Proven experience managing UAV development projects in an R&D environment.• Strong understanding of UAV technologies, systems, and development methodologies.• Familiarity with aviation regulations and military standards related to UAV development.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical, Electronics Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

Team skills:

• Good verbal and Written communication skills• Teamwork.• Leadership.• Adaptability.• Critical thinking.