Production Project Manager

Sidus Space • Cape Canaveral, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Sidus Space®, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU) is an innovative space and defense technology company offering flexible, cost-effective solutions, including satellite manufacturing and technology integration, AI-driven space-based data solutions, mission planning and management operations, AI/ML products and services, and space and defense hardware manufacturing. With its mission of Space Access Reimagined®, Sidus Space is committed to rapid innovation, adaptable and cost-effective solutions, and the optimization of space system and data collection performance. With demonstrated space heritage, including manufacturing and operating its own satellite and sensor system, LizzieSat®, Sidus Space serves government, defense, intelligence, and commercial companies around the globe. Strategically headquartered on Florida’s Space Coast, Sidus Space operates a 35,000-square-foot space manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing facility and provides easy access to nearby launch facilities. But it’s our people who truly set us apart. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and agility, empowering our team to innovate and evolve in a rapidly changing industry. Join us at Sidus Space to be part of something extraordinary and help shape the future of space access!

Requirements

• Technical expertise related to production and manufacturing operations.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with teams across the organization including engineering, production, program management and supply chain.
• Outstanding analytic abilities and strong research skills.
• Familiarity with agile and lean methodologies to manage and improve production processes.
• Excellent data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage time and projects effectively.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage with all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in production and process improvement operations.
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing or a related complex industry preferred.
• Project Management certification a plus.
• Ability to travel < 10%
• All candidates selected will be subject to a background investigation and drug screen
• To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for avionics production programs, from planning and scheduling through delivery.
• Liaise and facilitate the efforts of a broad multi-functional group including design, manufacturing, and test engineering as well as supply chain and other operations teams to enable successful production of avionics hardware.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, production milestones, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Broad accountability to make informed decisions regarding build sequence and schedule to optimize efficiency and meet project timelines.
• Triage and provide recommendations related to identified issues in order to enable production to move forward.
• Take ownership of the production flow for assigned products, including reporting progress and challenges to leadership, recovery planning and continuous improvement of execution.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by coordinating readiness activities, tooling, fixtures, and production validation.
• Partner with supply chain teams to resolve material shortages, long-lead items, and vendor quality concerns.
• Track project financials, labor planning, and material consumption to align with manufacturing budgets.
• Manage optimization activities to decrease unit lead time and cost.
• Mitigate risks and manage impacts to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Best-in-Class benefit program with a generous employer paid portion
• Matching 401(k) on Day ONE
• Jeans every day
• Regular onsite food trucks
• 5 free company t-shirts for Manufacturing Staff
• Paid Time Off - Up to 4 weeks of vacation, 5 sick days, and 11 paid holidays – 5 of which can be floated
• 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: Mid Level