Associate Production Project Manager

Sidus Space•Cape Canaveral, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Production Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of Sidus Space’s 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, with a Monday through Friday day shift generally working 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Travel is less than 10%.

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 an interest in developing technical expertise in avionics hardware.
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, production, program management, and supply chain teams.
Strong analytical and research skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to gather, organize, and interpret data to support decision-making.
Strong organizational and time management skills, including 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 be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations will be made when requested, absent undue hardship.
To conform to ITAR requirements, must 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 U.S. Department of State authorizations.
Selected candidates are subject to a background investigation and drug screen.

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 and test engineering, supply chain, and other operations teams to keep production activities aligned and moving forward.
Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, resource plans, production milestones, and risk registers.
Track build sequence and schedule status, and provide input to the Production Project Manager on opportunities to improve efficiency and meet timelines.
Identify, document, and escalate production issues, and support the development of recommended solutions.
Prepare progress reports, status updates, and meeting materials for program leadership.
Support new product introduction readiness activities, 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 achieve project objectives.
Treat coworkers with respect and dignity, helping maintain a collaborative culture.
Perform other duties as assigned.