Job Description We are seeking an experienced and visionary Regional Manager – Remote Sensing & Mapping (RS&M;) to lead the growth, innovation, and operational excellence of Fugro's geospatial and digital inspection services across Latin America. In this strategic leadership role, you will act as the key link between regional operations and general technical leadership, driving the deployment of cutting'e-edge technologies while developing high-performing teams and delivering exceptional value to clients across utilities, transportation, government, engineering, and natural resources sectors. If you are passionate about geospatial innovation, digital transformation, and building market-leading solutions that shape the future of infrastructure management, we want to hear from you.
Lead Regional Strategy & Technology Deployment Drive alignment between global technology strategies and regional business priorities.
Lead the deployment of advanced Remote Sensing & Mapping capabilities throughout Latin America.
Support investment planning, technology adoption, operational standards, and digital workflows.
Translate global innovations into practical solutions that address local market needs.
Champion the introduction of emerging technologies and innovative service offerings across the region.
Provide Technical Leadership Across Advanced Geospatial Solutions Serve as the regional technical authority for a diverse portfolio of solutions, including:
Airborne Mapping Solutions
Airborne LiDAR
Digital photogrammetry
Oblique imagery
Corridor mapping
UAV-based surveying
Topographic mapping
Asset inspection solutions
Mobile & Terrestrial Mapping Solutions
Mobile mapping systems
Mobile LiDAR 360° imagery
Street-level digital capture
Terrestrial laser scanning
Reality capture technologies
Monitoring & Inspection Solutions
Structural and infrastructure monitoring
Deformation analysis
Asset condition assessments
Change detection programs
Monitoring of power transmission networks, transportation corridors, and critical infrastructure assets
Digital Asset Solutions
Digital twins
GIS integration
Asset intelligence platforms
Data analytics and visualization
Predictive maintenance programs
Digital asset management systems
You will play a critical role in opportunity development, solution design, proposal reviews, major project delivery, and customer-facing technical workshops.
Drive Operational Excellence Across Latin America Own the successful execution and operational readiness of RS&M; projects across the region by: Leading resource planning and equipment allocation.
Managing subcontractor partnerships and technology deployment.
Developing mobilization, permitting, and data acquisition strategies.
Ensuring consistent project execution methodologies and quality standards.
Driving productivity improvements, risk mitigation, and schedule performance.
Maintaining alignment between proposed solutions and delivered outcomes.
As regional authority, you will establish and uphold best practices that enable safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery.
Accelerate Market Growth & Commercial Success Partner closely with commercial teams to identify opportunities, create differentiated solutions, and win strategic projects. You will support:
Early-stage client engagement
Opportunity qualification
Technical consulting and solution development
Bid strategy and proposal development
Strategic account growth initiatives
Your efforts will help transform opportunities into: Pilot programs; Framework agreements; National asset inventories; Infrastructure monitoring programs; Enterprise digital asset management solutions; Expand Fugro's Presence in Key Markets; Build and strengthen Fugro's position as a trusted technical advisor within: Utilities Power transmission and distribution operators; Renewable energy developers; Water utilities; Transportation; Highway authorities and operators; Toll road companies; Rail infrastructure owners; Airport operators; Public Sector Municipal, state,
and national government agencies; Infrastructure ministries; National mapping organizations; Engineering & Consulting EPC contractors; Architecture & Engineering firms; Infrastructure consultants; Natural Resources Mining companies; Energy operators; Environmental agencies.
Champion Continuous Improvement Drive operational excellence by: Standardizing field and processing workflows. Optimizing data acquisition and quality management. Improving processing efficiency and scalability. Reducing rework and increasing project predictability. Enhancing digital delivery capabilities.
Leverage leading technologies and platforms including:
ESRI TerraSolid
Trimble Reality Capture solutions
Advanced Mobile Mapping ecosystems
Develop People & Build Technical Capability Create and inspire a strong regional technical community by: Mentoring surveyors, geospatial specialists, and project managers. Developing future technical leaders. Driving training, certification, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Promoting industry best practices across the organization. Representing Fugro through conferences, publications, industry forums, and client seminars.
Drive Innovation & Future Growth Identify and advance opportunities in next-generation technologies, including:
AI-assisted inspections
Autonomous data collection
Advanced LiDAR solutions
UAV-enabled services
Digital twins
Asset intelligence platforms
Infrastructure monitoring technologies
You will also contribute to the development of business cases supporting future regional investments and long-term growth strategies.
Fugro is the world's leading Geo-data specialist, collecting and analysing comprehensive information about the Earth and the structures built upon it. Adopting an integrated approach that incorporates acquisition and analysis of Geo-data and related advice, Fugro provides solutions. With expertise in site characterisation and asset integrity, clients are supported in the safe, sustainable and efficient design, construction and operation of their assets throughout the full life cycle. Employing approximately 9000 talented people in 61 countries, Fugro serves clients around the globe, predominantly in the energy and infrastructure industries, both offshore and onshore. In 2020, revenue amounted to EUR 1.4 billion. Fugro is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.
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📌 Technical & Operations Manager – Remote Sensing & Monitoring (RS&M) – Latin America (Centro)
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