Junior Project Manager

RED CAT HOLDINGS•South Salt Lake, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Teal Drones, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) projects. The ideal candidate is an early-career professional with strong organizational skills, an interest in UAV technologies, and the ability to assist in coordinating project activities across multidisciplinary teams. This role will work under the guidance of senior project leaders and offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
0–3 years of project coordination or project management experience; experience in UAV, aerospace, defense, or hardware/software development is a plus.
Basic understanding or strong interest in UAV systems, engineering workflows, or technical product development.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks with guidance.
Proficiency with common productivity tools (e.g., spreadsheets, project tracking software, collaboration platforms).
Willingness to travel occasionally for project needs.
Ability to sit, stand, and move around office or project environments.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for handling equipment or materials.
Adequate visual acuity for reading documents, drawings, and computer screens.
Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to follow safety guidelines and travel to project sites as required.
This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.
Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Agile development concepts (Scrum or Kanban) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist in coordinating UAV project activities to help ensure objectives, timelines, and deliverables stay on track.
Support cross-functional teams by organizing meetings, tracking action items, and maintaining project documentation.
Contribute to the development of project schedules, resource plans, and risk logs.
Help identify potential issues and escalate them to senior project staff.
Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Help maintain task boards and support teams in following established Agile processes.
Assist in communicating project updates to internal teams, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Help prepare presentations, status reports, and meeting summaries.
Work with engineering teams to understand basic UAV system requirements and ensure project tasks align with technical needs.
Support testing, integration activities, and data collection as directed.
Support compliance activities by helping gather documentation and staying informed of relevant guidelines under senior supervision.
Assist with monitoring project expenses, updating budget trackers, and reporting variances to project leadership.
Help maintain risk and quality checklists.
Assist in document reviews and ensure project deliverables meet required standards.
Provide general support to project team members and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment.
Seek opportunities for learning and professional growth.
Prepare and update project status reports, dashboards, and logs.
Ensure documentation is accurate, organized, and accessible to the team.