Deputy Program Manager, Marauder

The role

The Deputy Program Manager will own the execution and delivery of the Marauder 180-foot Autonomous Surface Vessel. This role manages cost, schedule, scope, and customer outcomes for large-scale production and mission-package integration.

What you will do

• Support daily execution of a commercial and/or Government Shipbuilding program.
• 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 the ship class across mission packages and payloads.
• Serve as a point of contact for customers and manage relationships.
• Synchronize a cross-functional program team spanning Production, Engineering, Software, and more.

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 autonomous and intelligent platforms for maritime operations.