Project Manager: Autonomous Systems & R&D Delivery

SYOS Aerospace; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace is seeking a Project Manager to deliver complex engineering and R&D projects that turn ambitious ideas into proven, real-world capability. You will lead cross-functional teams of engineers, software developers and manufacturing staff from concept through prototype, testing and deployment.

In this hands-on role, you will coordinate schedules, budgets and risks, act as the link between technical teams, customers and delivery partners, and drive governance and documentation

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.
• Ability to work with technical teams and understand complex engineering concepts.
• Experience using project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, Asana, Monday.com or similar.

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 programmed and 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 management

Planning & scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical understanding

Education

Engineering/Aerospace/Robotics degree

PM Certification (PMP/PRINCE2)

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Asana

Monday.com

Job description

SYOS Aerospace is seeking a Project Manager to deliver complex engineering and R&D projects that turn ambitious ideas into proven, real-world capability. You will lead cross-functional teams of engineers, software developers and manufacturing staff from concept through prototype, testing and deployment.

In this hands-on role, you will coordinate schedules, budgets and risks, act as the link between technical teams, customers and delivery partners, and drive governance and documentation