Associate Project Manager, Autonomous Systems

SYOS Aerospace; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace in Mount Maunganui is seeking a Junior Project Manager to bring structure to complexity and own projects from planning through delivery.

This hands-on role works closely with engineers, production, supply chain and operations. You don’t need extensive PM experience—just strong organisation, curiosity and drive to get things done, with room to grow and contribute to project success.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in engineering, aerospace, robotics, mechatronics, mechanical, electrical or a related technical field is desirable.
• Capstone or final-year projects, internships or industry placements can demonstrate relevant experience.
• Formal project management training such as CAPM, PRINCE2 Foundation or PMP study is advantageous, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate engineering work packages, milestones and deliverables.
• Track actions, decisions, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Coordinate design reviews, prototype builds, testing and engineering handovers.
• Build and maintain project plans, schedules, resource forecasts and cost trackers.
• Run project meetings and capture actions.
• Work across engineering, production, supply chain, operations and project teams.
• Support scope, change control, procurement and supplier coordination.
• Track project budgets and forecasts, escalating issues early.
• Coordinate field testing, demonstrations, supplier visits and project workshops.
• Maintain clear project documentation and configuration records.
• Support risk, quality, compliance and lessons-learned activities.
• Identify better ways to improve project processes, templates and workflows.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Budgeting & Excel

Problem solving

Ownership mindset

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering, aerospace, robotics, mechatronics, mechanical, electrical or related technical field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Job description

SYOS Aerospace in Mount Maunganui is seeking a Junior Project Manager to bring structure to complexity and own projects from planning through delivery.

This hands-on role works closely with engineers, production, supply chain and operations. You don’t need extensive PM experience—just strong organisation, curiosity and drive to get things done, with room to grow and contribute to project success.