Project Manager, Mission Services

Project Manager, Mission Services

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Position Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Preferred:

PMP or CAPM certification, or other industry certifications is a plus but not required.

Strong understanding of service and repair workflows, maintenance scheduling, and operational reporting.

Physical Demands

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).

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 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.