Autonomous Systems R&D Project Manager

Syos Aerospace; Mount Maunganui; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to deliver complex engineering and R&D projects from concept through prototype and deployment in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.

You will coordinate engineers, software developers, manufacturing teams and subject matter experts, manage schedules, budgets and risks, and liaise with customers and suppliers to keep delivery moving while ensuring quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience within engineering, technology, manufacturing, aerospace, robotics, defence or similar technical environments.
• Track record of delivering complex projects from concept through implementation, testing or deployment.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies and product development lifecycles.
• Excellent planning, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, risks and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of complex engineering and R&D projects from concept through to prototype and testing.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, manufacturing, and technical disciplines to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and priorities while maintaining visibility of risks and dependencies.
• Act as a key liaison between internal teams, customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Support prototype development, testing, certification activities, ensuring projects meet quality, safety and compliance requirements.
• Drive effective project reporting, governance, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively identify risks, remove roadblocks, and solve problems before they impact delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance how we plan, deliver and scale projects across SYOS.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget planning

Planning & scheduling

Engineering understanding

Education

Engineering, Aerospace, Robotics degree

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Asana

Monday.com

Job description

SYOS is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to deliver complex engineering and R&D projects from concept through prototype and deployment in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.

You will coordinate engineers, software developers, manufacturing teams and subject matter experts, manage schedules, budgets and risks, and liaise with customers and suppliers to keep delivery moving while ensuring quality and compliance.