Deputy Program Manager, Shipbuilding

The role

The Deputy Program Manager will own the execution and delivery of major shipbuilding programs. This person will manage cost, schedule, scope, and customer outcomes for autonomous and intelligent maritime platforms.

What you will do

• Support daily execution of commercial and/or Government Shipbuilding programs.
• Serve as a driver and steward of the customer contract, deliverables, and milestones.
• Execute the integrated program plan by aligning production, engineering, and integration timelines.
• Drive risk and opportunity management across the program.
• Support reporting and internal briefing of program health to leadership and customers.
• Partner with production teams to plan and execute rate production of large ships.
• Monitor build sequencing, work breakdown, and production milestones.
• Execute the configuration strategy for ship classes across mission packages, kits, and payloads.
• Serve as a point of contact for customers to manage expectations and relationships.
• Synchronize a cross-functional program team spanning Production, Engineering, Software, Mission Services, and Forward Deployed Engineering.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related technical field.
• 4-6+ years of experience in program management of large-scale production, shipbuilding, or complex defense development programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ownership of cost, schedule, and scope on programs of significant size and complexity.
• Proven ability to manage government or defense customers, contracts, and deliverables.
• 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
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally

Nice to have

• Program Management experience of Unmanned Surface Vessels
• Experience managing production at rate, including supply chain, build sequencing, and delivery of large or complex hardware systems

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Competitive Salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Equity options
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
• Free lunch benefit
• Unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Before you apply

• Requires access to export-controlled information or items that require U.S. Person status (U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or certain protected classes of asylees and refugees).

About the company

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