Associate Production Project Manager

Sidus Space • Cape Canaveral, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Production Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of Sidus Space avionics and machine production workstreams, including electrical subsystems, cable harnessing, and external purchase orders. Working under the direction of the Production Control Manager, this role helps keep production programs on schedule, tracks progress and issues, and coordinates day-to-day activities across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams. The position is 100% onsite in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

The role supports assigned production programs from planning and scheduling through delivery, assists with schedules, resource plans, milestones, and risk registers, and helps monitor production status, material availability, project financials, and manufacturing budgets. It also contributes to new product introduction readiness, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.
• Zero to two years of experience in production, manufacturing, project coordination, or process improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Working knowledge of production and manufacturing operations, with a desire to grow technical expertise in avionics hardware.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with engineering, production, program management, and supply chain teams.
• Solid analytical and research skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to gather, organize, and interpret data to support decision-making.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with project scheduling and tracking tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar, and Microsoft Office/Excel.
• Ability to travel less than 10%.
• Must meet U.S. government ITAR eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Internship or co-op experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or a related complex industry.
• CAPM or another project management certification; willingness to pursue certification is preferred.
• Exposure to or interest in agile and lean methodologies for managing and improving production processes.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end project management for assigned avionics production programs, from planning and scheduling through delivery.
• Coordinate with design, manufacturing, test engineering, supply chain, and other operations teams to align production activities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, resource plans, production milestones, and risk registers.
• Track build sequence and schedule status, and provide input on opportunities to improve efficiency and meet project timelines.
• Identify, document, and escalate production issues, and support development of recommended solutions.
• Prepare progress reports, status updates, and meeting materials for program leadership.
• Support new product introduction readiness, including tracking tooling, fixtures, and production validation tasks.
• Work with supply chain teams to track material shortages, long-lead items, and vendor quality concerns through resolution.
• Assist with tracking project financials, labor hours, and material consumption against manufacturing budgets.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing unit lead time and cost.
• Help monitor project risks and support mitigation efforts to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Treat coworkers with respect and dignity, helping maintain a collaborative culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Best-in-Class benefit program with a generous employer-paid portion.
• Matching 401(k) available on Day ONE.
• Jeans every day.
• Regular onsite food trucks.
• Five free company T-shirts for Manufacturing Staff.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick days.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Adjustable stand-up desks.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Educational assistance and professional training opportunities.
• Company golf outings and other social events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level