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Posted Apr 29Program Manager, Mission Training
at Saronic
Virginia Beach, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Ensure mission training is ready when the capability is ready.
Requirements
- REQUIREMENTS - Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional programs in dynamic, fast-paced environments - Ability to manage multiple concurrent programs across different platforms, timelines, and stakeholders - Strong organizational discipline with a bias toward structured planning, milestone tracking, and accountability - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to align technical, operational, and leadership stakeholders - Proven ability to identify risks early, drive
- experience guiding teams, influencing without authority, and developing junior personnel (e.g., analysts or PMO staff) - Ability to translate complex technical systems and operational concepts into clear program plans and training
- QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field - 8+ years of
- experience in program management, operations, or technical project leadership - Proven
- experience managing complex, cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders - Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and timelines -
- Experience driving programs from concept through delivery in fast-paced environments -
- Experience leading or managing analysts, PMO functions, or data/reporting efforts preferred - Excellent communication skills, including
- QUALIFICATIONS: - Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., MBA, Data Analytics, Operations Research/Analysis, or a closely related discipline) -
- Experience in defense, maritime, autonomy, or other high-consequence operational environments - Familiarity with platform development lifecycles, testing, and deployment processes -
- Experience supporting training programs, workforce readiness, or operational rollout efforts - Understanding of maritime operations, vessel systems, or mission planning concepts PHYSICAL DEMANDS: - Primarily office-based with regular travel to training sites, shipyards, and operational environments - Ability to support field activities, including observing training, testing, and deployment events - Will be exposed to marine environments, including sun, wind, rain, cold, and saltwater spray, often for
Benefits
- BENEFITS: - Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services - Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents - Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care - Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan 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: Person”
Contact
- 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) https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/8/1324b.
Additional details
- Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
- This role drives the planning, coordination, and delivery of training programs supporting new vessel platforms and capabilities as they transition from development to operational deployment.
- JOB OVERVIEW We’re seeking a Program Manager to lead the development and rollout of Mission Training programs for new and evolving autonomous maritime platforms, including medium and large USVs.
- In this role, you will own the cradle-to-grave development of training programs for new platforms—coordinating across engineering, product, instructional design, and training teams to ensure operators can be trained, qualified, and deployed in step with system development.
- You will operate at the center of complex, cross-functional efforts, managing timelines, dependencies, risks, and milestones to ensure training programs are delivered on schedule and aligned with mission requirements.
- requirements into structured training curriculum - Ensure alignment between program timelines and curriculum development, validation, and release cycles - Support prioritization of instructional design efforts based on platform readiness and operational demand - Validate that training materials, assessments, and learning objectives support operator qualification and mission performance Training Readiness & Rollout - Ensure training programs, materials, and environments are ready to support system testing,
- requirements - Comfort operating in field environments and engaging directly with training teams, engineers, and operators - Ability to operate effectively in environments where
- requirements and timelines evolve rapidly - Willingness to travel up to 40–50% to support training sites, sea trials, and program activities REQUIRED
- stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time including up to 12 hours/day - Wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hat and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
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