Technical Program Manager

• Technical Execution Leadership
• Lead end-to-end technical execution for assigned ASV programs, from design through field deployment.
• Translate customer and program requirements into actionable engineering deliverables and testable configurations.
• Maintain technical baselines across multiple builds or variants, ensuring traceability from design to delivery.
• Drive technical risk identification, mitigation, and resolution with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to Engineering Change Boards (ECB) and other technical working groups at Saronic

• Integration & Field Readiness
• Plan and oversee integration, testing, and on-water operations in coordination with Product, Engineering, and Production.
• Work closely with the Fleet Integration & Services Specialists to ensure consistent, safe, and well-documented field execution.
• Ensure technical configurations are validated and approved before production and deployment.
• Capture and communicate lessons learned from test events and field operations into future iterations.

• Cross Functional Coordination
• Partner with Product teams to align technical execution with product roadmaps and capability development.
• Coordinate with Engineering to ensure scope, design intent, and technical priorities are aligned with program goals.
• Interface with Production and Quality to ensure build configurations and acceptance criteria meet customer expectations.
• Support Program Managers with technical inputs for customer meetings, reporting, and deliverables.

• Risk & Configuration Management
• Maintain visibility into technical, operational, and programmatic risks across assigned programs.
• Lead risk review meetings and maintain mitigation plans in collaboration with Program, Product, and Engineering leadership.
• Enforce disciplined configuration management for vessels, payloads, and software versions.
• Oversee technical documentation, ensuring completeness, traceability, and readiness for audits or delivery.

• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
• Serve as the technical point of contact for customer and partner engagements, bridging operational needs with product capability.
• Participate in design reviews, field demos, and technical exchanges with customer stakeholders.
• Deliver concise technical updates and after action reports to leadership and customer audiences.
• Translate real-world customer feedback into actionable improvements for Product and Engineering.

• Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in technical program management, systems integration, or defense-related development programs.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional technical teams through the design, build, and integration lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, software, and autonomy integration principles.
• Proven experience managing risk, configuration, and readiness for complex technical maritime systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface confidently with technical and non-technical audiences.

• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience managing or integrating unmanned defense, maritime, or robotic systems.
• Familiarity with naval readiness systems and logistics management systems.
• Experience building or supporting sustainment and training infrastructures for new technologies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with a strong growth mandate.

• Key Competencies
• Can connect component-level design decisions to overall system and mission performance.
• Can translate complex technical data into clear, actionable information for stakeholders.
• Leadership of high performing distributed technical teams.
• Ability to balance execution excellence with growth, team-building, and organizational scaling.
• Established track record of clear, consistent, and correct communications with peers, leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Comfort guiding customers through ambiguous or evolving requirements and shaping actionable solutions.

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
• Saronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work.
• Occasional standing and walking within the office.
• Manual dexterity to operate computers and office equipment.
• Visual acuity to read screens and documents.
• Occasional reaching or lifting up to 20 pounds (e.g., equipment or supplies).

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