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Red Cat Holdings · 1 week ago

Junior Project Manager

Red Cat Holdings, through its subsidiary Teal Drones, is looking for a Junior Project Manager to assist with UAV projects. The role involves coordinating project activities, supporting cross-functional teams, and participating in Agile processes under the guidance of senior project leaders.

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Responsibilities

Assist in coordinating UAV project activities to help ensure objectives, timelines, and deliverables stay on track
Support cross-functional teams by organizing meetings, tracking action items, and maintaining project documentation
Contribute to the development of project schedules, resource plans, and risk logs
Help identify potential issues and escalate them to senior project staff
Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Help maintain task boards and support teams in following established Agile processes
Assist in communicating project updates to internal teams, vendors, and other stakeholders
Help prepare presentations, status reports, and meeting summaries
Work with engineering teams to understand basic UAV system requirements and ensure project tasks align with technical needs
Support testing, integration activities, and data collection as directed
Support compliance activities by helping gather documentation and staying informed of relevant guidelines under senior supervision
Assist with monitoring project expenses, updating budget trackers, and reporting variances to project leadership
Help maintain risk and quality checklists
Assist in document reviews and ensure project deliverables meet required standards
Provide general support to project team members and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment
Seek opportunities for learning and professional growth
Prepare and update project status reports, dashboards, and logs
Ensure documentation is accurate, organized, and accessible to the team

Qualification

UAV systemsAgile developmentProject managementEngineering workflowsTechnical product developmentProject tracking softwareOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
0-3 years of project coordination or project management experience
Basic understanding or strong interest in UAV systems, engineering workflows, or technical product development
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks with guidance
Proficiency with common productivity tools (e.g., spreadsheets, project tracking software, collaboration platforms)
Willingness to travel occasionally for project needs
Ability to sit, stand, and move around office or project environments
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for handling equipment or materials
Adequate visual acuity for reading documents, drawings, and computer screens
Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment
Ability to follow safety guidelines and travel to project sites as required
This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check
Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization

Preferred

Familiarity with Agile development concepts (Scrum or Kanban) is preferred but not required
Experience in UAV, aerospace, defense, or hardware/software development is a plus

Benefits

Generous annual equity package
Potential bonuses

Company

Red Cat Holdings

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Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) is a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$270.05M
Key Investors
The Lind Partners
2025-09-18Post Ipo Equity· $172.5M
2025-06-17Post Ipo Equity· $46.75M
2025-04-10Post Ipo Equity· $30M

Leadership Team

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Jeff Thompson
Founder and CEO
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Christian Morrison
Chief Financial Officer
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