Program Manager - Major Autonomous Shipbuilding Programs at Saronic

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Defense, Maritime, ShipbuildingIndustries

Requirements

Accomplished experience leading shipbuilding programs with potential scale and rigor of an Acquisition Category (ACAT) I major defense acquisition program
Expertise in overseeing cost, schedule, and performance across all phases of acquisition, design, construction, testing, delivery, and sustainment
Knowledge of integrating advanced naval platforms, combat systems, propulsion, C5ISR, and weapons into ship platforms
Familiarity with Navy and DoD acquisition processes, systems engineering, and relevant regulations including ABS standards, DOD regulations, and CDRLs
Experience with Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE), Navy Interface Control Documents (ICDs), CONOPS, requirements deconstruction, traceability, and Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM)
Ability to serve as industry interface with Navy stakeholders (NAVSEA, PEOs, program offices, fleet), prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal leadership
Skills in stakeholder engagement, including Navy-led working groups, milestone reviews, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Capability to support business development, capture activities, technical proposals, and long-term business strategies

Responsibilities

Lead an industry shipbuilding program with potential scale of ACAT I effort, from design through lifecycle sustainment
Translate Navy and DoD customer objectives into executable program plans, aligning cost, schedule, and performance with mission priorities
Guide multidisciplinary industry teams through complex integration efforts while collaborating with Navy program offices and partners
Develop and manage integrated schedules, program baselines, budgets, and risk frameworks
Apply disciplined systems engineering and acquisition processes across hull, mechanical & electrical (HM&E), combat systems, autonomy, and sustainment
Oversee integration of GFE and CFE, ensuring timely and interoperable incorporation of subsystem and weapons technologies
Drive producibility, scalability, and shipyard readiness to support rapid deployment and sustainment
Ensure compliance with ABS standards, Navy requirements, and DOD regulations/CDRLs
Ensure disciplined application of systems engineering processes, including CONOPS, requirements deconstruction, traceability, and RVTM to validate deliverables and objectives
Support technical demonstrations, shipyard trials, lab and field testing, and integration activities with Navy and external partners
Drive iterative design-build-test-risk reduction cycles across hull, HM&E, combat systems, autonomy, and weapons integration
Oversee development of resilient shipboard software and hardware systems, ensuring integration with Navy ICDs and government standards
Serve as key industry interface with NAVSEA, PEOs, program offices, and fleet stakeholders to ensure alignment with objectives
Build and manage relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and subsystem primes to deliver integrated platforms at scale
Represent the company in Navy-led working groups, milestone reviews, and IPTs
Provide programmatic reporting and briefings to Navy stakeholders and senior company leadership
Engage with academic and research partners to incorporate innovation, autonomy, and advanced technologies
Support business development and capture activities by shaping technical proposals, providing programmatic input, and ensuring customer alignment for follow-on opportunities
Contribute to proposals and capture activities, ensuring technical credibility, level of effort, and programmatic rigor
Partner with internal growth and strategy teams to identify and qualify new opportunities aligned with Navy shipbuilding priorities
Support development of long-term business strategies, customer engagement plans, and competitive positioning
Develop and manage risk and resource frameworks

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Program ManagementShipbuildingSystems EngineeringAcquisition ManagementRisk ManagementIntegrated SchedulingBudget ManagementHM&ECombat SystemsC5ISRWeapons IntegrationABS StandardsNavy Acquisition

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Program Manager role?

This is a full-time position.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and experience are required for the Program Manager role?

The role requires experience leading major shipbuilding programs like ACAT I efforts, expertise in systems engineering and acquisition processes, program planning including schedules and budgets, and strong stakeholder engagement with Navy offices and subcontractors.

What does the company culture or work environment look like at Saronic?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Program Manager position?

Accomplished Program Managers with experience overseeing cost, schedule, and performance in complex shipbuilding programs from design through sustainment, including integration of naval platforms, combat systems, and stakeholder management with Navy and DoD.

Saronic

Develops advanced autonomous surface vessels

About Saronic

Saronic Technologies develops Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) that enhance the capabilities of naval and maritime forces. These vessels utilize adaptive path planning, passive sensors, and advanced algorithms, along with edge computing, to effectively identify and track targets. They are designed to operate in challenging environments, using resilient multichannel communications to support both manned and unmanned operations. Saronic Technologies differentiates itself by focusing on military and defense clients, aiming to improve situational awareness, extend operational reach, and enhance survivability during maritime missions. The company's goal is to provide solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing operational strategies or support new maritime tactics, generating revenue through the sale of ASVs and related customization services.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$223.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

DefenseIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Risks

Increased competition from other defense tech startups threatens Saronic's market share.

Rapid AI advancements may require costly updates to maintain competitive ASV systems.

Geopolitical tensions could hinder international collaborations and foreign government sales.

Differentiation

Saronic integrates AI, hardware, and software into scalable, fully integrated maritime platforms.

Their ASVs feature adaptive path planning and advanced algorithms for effective target tracking.

Saronic's multichannel communications enable seamless manned-unmanned teaming in contested environments.

Upsides

Raised $175M in Series B funding, reaching a $1 billion valuation in 2024.

Growing demand for autonomous vessels in defense and commercial sectors boosts market potential.

AI integration in ASVs enhances decision-making and operational efficiency for maritime missions.

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