Program Manager, Marauder ASV Production Leader

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) Plan

Stock Options

Life & Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free Lunch & Snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Program Manager to own the Marauder program, a 180-foot Autonomous Surface Vessel produced at our Franklin, LA shipyard. You will manage cost, schedule, scope, and customer outcomes from award through delivery and sustainment.

The role requires deep expertise in shipbuilding, modular kits, and mission-package integration, balancing throughput with flexibility. Strong government-contract acumen and leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of program management experience in large-scale production, shipbuilding, or complex defense programs.
• Experience managing government or defense contracts and customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of the Marauder program from award through delivery and sustainment.
• Lead the customer contract, deliverables, milestones, CDRLs, and contractual obligations.
• Maintain the integrated program plan aligning productions, milestones, and integration timelines.
• Drive risk and opportunity management across the program.
• Report program health and decisions to leadership and customer stakeholders.
• Plan rate production with Franklin team from long-lead procurement through hull construction, outfitting, and delivery.
• Monitor build sequencing and milestones to protect throughput and quality.
• Coordinate with Quality and Production to meet standards.
• Balance standardization against mission-driven variance.
• Capture lessons learned and feed into roadmaps.
• Engage with government stakeholders, operators, and evaluators.
• Deliver program updates and after-action reporting.

Skills

Program management

Large-scale production

Shipbuilding

Stakeholder management

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Naval Architecture

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Program Manager to own the Marauder program, a 180-foot Autonomous Surface Vessel produced at our Franklin, LA shipyard. You will manage cost, schedule, scope, and customer outcomes from award through delivery and sustainment.

The role requires deep expertise in shipbuilding, modular kits, and mission-package integration, balancing throughput with flexibility. Strong government-contract acumen and leadership are essential for success.