Project Manager, Saronic

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Project Management, or a related field
• 2-5 years of project management or operations coordination experience in a technical, service, or maintenance environment
• Experience developing or managing process documentation
• Proficiency with project management and tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, or MS Project)
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in coordinating cross-functional teams
• This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

Desirable

• We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Mission Services Project Manager to support our Mission Support Team in the organization, coordination, and execution of service operations for our autonomous surface vessels (ASVs)
• In this role, you will help streamline service and repair workflows, ensure mission readiness, and facilitate clear communication between field teams, engineering, logistics, and leadership
• You will play a key role in developing and maintaining system processes, tracking maintenance activities, and ensuring operational efficiency across the fleet
• Support planning and coordination of service, repair and operations projects
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and task assignments for mission operations and support activities
• Ensure that services team actions and initiatives are executed on time and within defined quality standards
• Assist in the creation, documentation, and refinement of mission service workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements that enhance fleet readiness and responsiveness
• Collaborate with mission operation support team, field technicians, engineers, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless execution of service and maintenance tasks
• Facilitate communication between internal teams and leadership to ensure alignment on operational priorities and timelines
• Schedule and lead coordination meetings to track progress and resolve issues
• Generate regular reports summarizing issues, impact, metrics, fleet health, and more to support operational performance
• Provide visibility into ongoing mission operations, maintenance, and resource utilization
• Support allocation and tracking of spare parts, tools, and other mission-critical resources
• Maintain awareness of risk and bottlenecks to assist in developing mitigation plans
• Maintain issue logs and coordinate with relevant teams to drive resolution
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)