Deputy Program Manager, Large Shipbuilding Programs

Saronic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch and beverages

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to own the execution and delivery of major shipbuilding programs. The DPM will oversee programs across Franklin, LA and Port Alpha in Brownsville, TX, balancing throughput with mission flexibility and coordinating with production, engineering, and quality teams.

The DPM will manage government contracts, customer expectations, and program health, reporting to leadership and stakeholders while guiding risk mitigation and schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related technical field.
• 4-6+ years of experience in program management of large-scale production, shipbuilding, or complex defense development programs (UUVs desirable).
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with ability to interface with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ownership of cost, schedule, and scope on large programs.

Responsibilities

• Own the execution and delivery of major shipbuilding programs from award through delivery and sustainment.
• Drive program health, milestones, CDRLs, and contractual obligations with customers.
• Coordinate production plans, engineering milestones, and integration timelines to meet commitments.
• Manage risks, opportunities, and issues affecting cost, schedule, or performance.
• Engage government stakeholders, operators, and evaluators; deliver clear program updates to leadership.

Skills

Program management

Unmanned surface vessels

Cost/schedule/quality leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Naval Architecture

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to own the execution and delivery of major shipbuilding programs. The DPM will oversee programs across Franklin, LA and Port Alpha in Brownsville, TX, balancing throughput with mission flexibility and coordinating with production, engineering, and quality teams.

The DPM will manage government contracts, customer expectations, and program health, reporting to leadership and stakeholders while guiding risk mitigation and schedule