Director of International Growth - Australia

The role

The Director of International Growth will lead the campaign to develop, shape, propose, and capture programs in unmanned maritime systems. This person will lead the growth and strategic development of the business across Australia and the broader Indo-Pacific region.

What you will do

• Serve as the Executive Director for Saronic Australia
• Lead the growth and strategic development of the business across Australia and the broader Indo-Pacific region
• Shape, develop and implement a strategic approach to capture a Program of Record
• Partner with cross-functional teams to craft compelling proposals and negotiate favourable contracts
• Develop innovative strategies to address unique challenges in shaping, developing and capturing Programs of Record
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory and company standards, including ITAR, cybersecurity, and applicable defence and end-user country requirements
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership
• Support travel of key company leaders when in the region

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated prior team leadership experience in strategic growth with defence or technology programs
• Strong knowledge of Australian defence budgeting cycles, acquisition processes, government engagement, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) pathways
• Exceptional understanding of customer gaps and problem sets
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and scale a team
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and negotiation skills
• Creative problem-solving abilities
• Hold, or be eligible to obtain and maintain, an Australian Government security clearance
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional standing and walking within the office
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies

Nice to have

• 0 to 1 track record
• Prior military operational and acquisition experience is highly valued
• Established relationships at all levels within operators and defence procurement authorities across requirements owners, resource sponsors and acquisition offices
• Self-starter with autonomy and a bias for action

Benefits

• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive private health insurance
• Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

Before you apply

• Requires the legal right to work in Australia
• Employment may be subject to applicable security, export control, and government contracting requirements

About the company

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.