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Associate Operations Manager - DroneDeploy

  • Posted 3d ago
  • Remote
  • Full Time

$60  -  $82.5 k/yr

Job Description

Procore Technologies is the leading technology partner for every stage of construction. We empower construction teams to drive efficiency and mitigate risk through actionable AI & data-driven insights. For over 20 years, we have been transforming the industry with purpose-built solutions for construction professionals and we’re looking for talented people to help us build together.


We are looking for a Associate Operations Manager to operate robots remotely, analyze data captures, optimize AI-driven workflows, and act as the bridge between operations, product, and engineering. As the Associate Operations Manager on our DroneDeploy AI Team, you will work closely with cross-functional operations, engineering, and site teams to ensure high-value robotics operations and translate frontline experience into product improvements. Your strengths in remote task coordination, AI workflow optimization, and operational problem-solving will drive your success.


You will report to the Engineering Manager for the Robotics team will be based in Auckland, New Zealand. This is a 3-month fixed-term role (with possibility of extension) requiring in-office collaboration at least three days per week, flexible working hours with U.S. time zone overlap, and occasional domestic/international travel.


What You’ll Do


  • Operate and monitor robots remotely to ensure tasks are completed safely, reliably, and efficiently on customer job sites.
  • Troubleshoot and triage robot operational issues with basic shell/terminal usage, investigating and escalating to engineering where necessary.
  • Act as the operations voice in product and engineering discussions by translating real-world observations into actionable feature improvements.
  • Drive daily operational planning, task tracking, and metric reporting to communicate system performance and operational trends to stakeholders.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive operational playbooks and knowledge bases to establish repeatable, scalable processes.
  • Partner directly with site teams and customers to resolve real-time operational blockers and ensure continuous job site safety.
  • Identify operational gaps between product design intent and real-world usage to guide ongoing technology enhancements.


What You Bring


  • Strong organizational and coordination skills with experience managing workflows across distributed or remote teams.
  • Demonstrated competency in controller and input dexterity, using gamepads, radio controllers or similar. (this covers off skills needed to safely and efficiently operate the robot)
  • summaries for cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor technical observations for diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability and self-starter mindset suited for fast-paced, evolving technical environments.
  • High attention to detail with a track record of anticipating, prioritizing, and mitigating operational risks.
  • Curiosity regarding emerging technology and hands-on experience using or testing AI tools to improve workflows.
  • Familiarity with basic scripting, lightweight prototyping, dashboard creation, or workflow automation tools.
  • General understanding of construction project phases, job site operations, and field workflows.
  • Ability to safely handle, position, and mount payloads (e.g., 360° cameras) onto robotic platforms as required for field deployment.


Additional Information

Base Pay Range:


60,000.00 - 82,500.00 NZD Annual


This role may also be eligible for Equity Compensation and/or Bonus Incentive Compensation. Procore is committed to offering competitive, fair, and commensurate compensation. Actual compensation will be based on a candidate’s job-related skills, experience, education or training, and location.

Desired Hard Skills

  • AI workflow optimisation
  • Basic scripting, workflow automation & technical prototyping
  • Operational data analysis, metrics & dashboard reporting
  • ProblRemote robot operation & monitoringem-solving
  • Robotics troubleshooting

Desired Soft Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Communication
  • Initiative
  • Organisation & coordination
  • Problem-solving

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