Program Manager, Saronic
Autonomous Surface Vessels
Unmanned vehicles for maritime security
Open for applications
Unmanned vehicles for maritime security
21-100 employees
Open for applications
21-100 employees
Company mission
To redefine maritime superiority.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
- Proven experience (5+ years) in program management, preferably in the defense industry or related fields
- Demonstrated success in leading and managing complex, cross-functional projects from conception to completion
- Strong understanding of autonomous systems, maritime technology, and defense procurement processes
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall
- PMP or other relevant certifications are a plus
- Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one is preferred
What the job involves
- As a Program Manager for Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs), you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the development, implementation, and execution of ASV programs for the Department of Defense
- You will lead cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, and ensure the successful delivery of ASV solutions that meet the DoD's requirements and exceed expectations
- Program Leadership: Lead and manage ASV programs from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with DoD objectives, contractual obligations, and strategic goals
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Business Development, Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Mission Operations, and other departments to drive program success and ensure seamless integration of ASV solutions. Collaborate on team decisoins for business pursuit and long term resource planning needs
- Project Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets, and oversee their execution to ensure on-time delivery and within budget constraints
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges in ASV programs and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on project delivery and performance
- Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with DoD stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and other relevant parties to foster collaboration, address concerns, and ensure alignment with program objectives
- Quality Assurance: Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to support rigorous quality assurance processes and standards, ensuring ASV solutions meet or exceed DoD's quality, reliability, and performance requirements
- Compliance and Regulatory Oversight: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and industry best practices governing ASV development, testing, and deployment
- Allocation: Manage human, financial, and material resources effectively to optimize program efficiency and maximize return on investment
- Reporting and Communication: Provide regular progress updates, status reports, and briefings to senior management, stakeholders, and DoD officials, communicating program milestones, achievements, and challenges
- Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program management processes, methodologies, and tools, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the organization
Our take
Unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) are vehicles which operate at the surface of the water without a crew and can be used in oceanography and environmental monitoring, as well as for cargo transport or military applications. Saronic is a company developing USVs to have enhanced awareness and improved survivability, to be employed in maritime security.
Saronic's vehicles are designed to be smarter than previous models, with capabilities including adaptive path planning, multichannel communication, and the ability to better identify and track targets through a combination of passive sensors and advanced algorithms. The company has raised significant funding that will be used to accelerate R&D as it expands manufacturing capacity in anticipation of demand for rapid production in the future.
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Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jul 2024
$175m
SERIES B
Oct 2023
$55m
SERIES A
Total funding: $230m
Company HQ
South Manchaca, Austin, TX
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Leadership
Dino Mavrookas
(Co-Founder & CEO)Board Member of the Navy SEAL Foundation, and former Entrepreneur In Residence at 8VC. Spent 11 years as a Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy, from 2004 to 2015.
Rob Lehman
(Co-Founder & CCO)Founder of 9 Line Solutions, who is also a Communications Officer in the US Marine Corps. Previously the Chair and CEO of Temeku Technologies.
Vibhav Altekar
(Co-Founder)Former Advisor and Angel Investor for Standard Metrics and Chef Robotics. Spent 4 years working in Machine Learning at Anduril Industries.
Doug Lambert
(Co-Founder)Former VP of Engineering at Terradepth. Before that, worked at Liquid Robotics for a total 8 years, ultimately as Head of Engineering.
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