About the role 

greehill is looking for a Senior Project Manager based in São Paulo, Brazil, with  primary accountability for the end-to-end delivery of mobile high-resolution imaging  and LiDAR projects across Brazil and, when required, the wider Latin American region. 

This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical project management capabilities, direct coordination of field operations, and ownership of client engagement throughout project execution. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams in dynamic environments and ensuring quality, timelines, and delivery commitments are met.  

In addition, the role benefits from experience in supporting technical pre-sales activities, contributing to scope definition, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure alignment from contract through delivery. 

Role overview 

At greehill, the Project Manager has full ownership of the project lifecycle, with primary responsibility for project execution, delivery, and client handover. The role also supports technical pre-sales activities to ensure delivery alignment from contract through execution. 

The role spans two key phases, with clear primary focus on Project Execution & Delivery. 

1. Pre-sales & Project Definition (Supporting phase) 

Once a commercial opportunity becomes a qualified prospect, the Project Manager  supports the pre-sales process by working closely with Business Developers (BDs) on technical and delivery-related aspects, including: 

• Supporting BDs on technical topics throughout the sales process until contract signature 

• Defining and validating project scope, timelines, effort, and budget assumptions 

• Contributing to and reviewing technical proposals 

• Reviewing project proposals from a technical and delivery feasibility perspective 

• Supporting negotiations related to scope, delivery timelines, and technical feasibility 

2. Project Execution & Delivery (Core responsibility) 

After contract signature, the Project Manager assumes full ownership of project delivery, with primary responsibility for quality, timelines, and budget. This phase represents the core accountability of the role. 

Responsibilities include: 

• End-to-end responsibility for project delivery 

• Planning and managing LiDAR and high-resolution imaging data acquisition (MLS/TLS) 

• Coordinating and supervising field teams (drivers, navigators, GIS operators) and external partners 

• Managing logistics, permits, schedules, and field execution 

• Coordinating data transfer to back-office production teams 

• Overseeing quality control and delivery milestones 

• Acting as the main point of contact for the client for all project-related topics (excluding purely commercial matters, handled jointly with BDs) 

• Leading client onboarding, training, and final project handover on greehill’s web-based platform 

Must Have (Mandatory / Disqualifying) 

• Proven experience managing LiDAR, mobile mapping, geospatial, or highresolution imaging projects 

• Hands-on experience with LiDAR data acquisition 

• Strong background in field operations and logistics-intensive projects 

• Ability to manage projects end-to-end, from pre-sales through final delivery 

• Solid skills in planning, budgeting, and risk management 

• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams 

• Experience acting as the primary client point of contact 

• Fluent English (daily use with international teams and clients) 

• Fluent Portuguese 

• Availability to work on-site in São Paulo 

• Availability for occasional travel within Brazil and LATAM  

Should Have (Highly Important) 

• Experience in technical pre-sales, supporting business development through contract signing 

• Ability to define project scope, timelines, and budgets 

• Experience reviewing and validating technical proposals 

• Exposure to technical negotiations (scope, timelines, feasibility) 

• Strong communication skills with clients and stakeholders 

• Experience in multicultural and international environments 

• Customer-oriented mindset with a strong focus on quality, deadlines, and delivery  

Could Have (Nice to Have / Competitive Advantage) 

• Experience with GIS, 3D modeling, or point cloud processing 

• Experience in projects involving municipalities, public sector, or infrastructure 

• Experience with web platforms for client onboarding, training, and handover 

• MBA in Project Management 

• Experience coordinating external partners 

Won’t Have (Out of Scope at This Stage) 

• Pure commercial responsibility (pricing, deal closing, contracts) 

• Exclusive back-office role (purely administrative profile) 

• Spanish as a mandatory requirement (considered a plus, not a requirement)