Autonomous Marine Systems Project Manager

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.

Richmond (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. is seeking a proactive Project Manager to oversee multidisciplinary engineering programs for WAM-V autonomous surface vehicles, PowerBuoy platforms, and related maritime technologies.

You will partner with engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, quality, supply chain and business development teams to deliver concepts through production and deployment. The role demands strong organization, attention to detail, and effective communication in a dynamic environment

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or related field.
2-5 years of experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, or product development projects.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering projects in a manufacturing, industrial, robotics, aerospace, marine, or similar technical environment.
Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Experience using Microsoft Project (or equivalent scheduling software), Excel, and Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with engineering documentation, BOMs, design reviews, and product development processes.
Ability to build collaborative relationships across engineering and operations teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, resource plans, and action items for multiple engineering development programs.
Coordinate engineering activities across mechanical, electrical, software, systems integration, prototyping, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and operations teams.
Monitor project progress and communicate schedule impacts, dependencies, and risks to leadership.
Facilitate project planning meetings, design reviews, and program status meetings while tracking action items to completion.
Assist leadership with prioritization, resource planning, and cross-functional coordination.
Coordinate prototype builds, testing activities, production readiness, and customer deliveries.
Support engineering documentation, configuration management, and engineering change activities.
Track project budgets, procurement activities, and schedule performance while helping identify opportunities for improvement.
Identify project risks early and work with engineering teams to develop mitigation plans.
Support compliance with company quality processes, government contracts, and export control requirements.