Associate Production Project Manager

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Manufacturing Operations Full Time Clerical Cape Canaveral, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition

Sidus Space® (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, Lizzie Sat®, 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!

The Associate Production Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of Sidus’ avionics and machine production work streams, 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, located in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

• Support end-to-end project management for assigned avionics production programs, from planning and scheduling through delivery.
• Coordinate with design, manufacturing, and test engineering, as well as 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 project 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 (NPI) 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 ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Treat all coworkers with respect and dignity ensuring a collaborative culture is continually developed and maintained.
• Other duties as assigned**

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be…