Project Manager, Onsite Data Collection

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of project execution and delivery milestones for one or more onsite or field data collection initiatives.

• Convert the program strategy defined by the Program Manager into practical, daily project plans.

• Manage the entire project lifecycle — from planning and execution to monitoring and delivery — in accordance with client expectations, timelines, and budget constraints.

• Identify and address risks related to staffing and logistics, escalating any program-level risks or decisions to the Program Manager as necessary.

• Transform abstract or evolving client requirements into clear, actionable workflows on-site.

• Act as the primary day-to-day contact for clients regarding the project.

• Lead client meetings and Weekly Status Reports (WSRs), providing data analysis, performance insights, and updates for stakeholders.

• Communicate project progress, risks, and incorporate client feedback in real time.

• Maintain healthy day-to-day client relationships, flagging satisfaction, risk, or growth signals to the Program Manager.

• Monitor and report on project financials to the Program Manager, ensuring alignment with budget and forecasting.

• Oversee landlord contracting and payment coordination for onsite facilities.

• Develop and maintain clear documentation, including project plans, process maps, SOPs, and meeting notes.

• Lead Project Coordinators and Schedulers, assigning tasks and ensuring alignment with project objectives.

• Collaborate with Sourcing/Talent Acquisition to secure suitable talent across staffing models, including full-time, part-time, and crowd-based collectors.

• Foster consistency and performance among distributed project teams, including crowd-based contributors when applicable.

• Monitor the health of onsite projects through moderator check-ins and real-time oversight.

• Provide immediate feedback based on client needs and escalate any quality or equipment issues swiftly.

• Ensure that site readiness, safety, and compliance standards are upheld at all data collection sites.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education.

• Over 3 years of project management experience in onsite or field operations, data collection, or within a technical/global services environment.

• Preferred experience in managing crowd-based or community operations.

• Familiarity with robotics or data collection programs is a plus.

• Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; working knowledge of data dashboards is preferred.

• Agile/Scrum and/or PMP certification is a significant advantage.

• Strong operational leadership skills in complex, rapidly scaling environments.

• Excellent client communication and expectation management capabilities.

• Ability to balance execution with financial and timeline constraints.

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and providing daily structure.

• Strong critical thinking, analytical abilities, and a sense of autonomy.

• Proposes best practices, tools, and process enhancements to improve delivery.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer

• Diverse and inclusive workplace