Senior Software Project Manager - Marine Tech

yamahaexternalcareersite; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Innovative marine technology projects

Collaborative environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Siren Marine, a Yamaha Marine subsidiary, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead software and technology projects from planning to delivery. You will work with developers, designers and marine engineers worldwide to define scope, goals and milestones, ensuring quality and timely releases in a fast‑paced maritime tech environment.

A strong technical background, experience with Agile/Scrum, SDLC, and stakeholder communication is essential, along with a passion for marine technology and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; PMP certification is a plus.
• 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years delivering software development projects.
• Experience with marine systems or complex hardware/software integrations is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum, SDLC, and working with cross‑functional technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end PM for software and technology solutions tailored to marine applications.
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and marine engineers across global teams to define scope and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets; monitor progress and ensure on-time delivery.
• Act as primary contact for stakeholders, providing regular status updates, risks, and milestones.
• Ensure technical feasibility and compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively resolving issues.
• Contribute to process improvements in project workflows and team collaboration.
• Manage test engineering team.

Skills

Project management

Agile & Scrum

SDLC understanding

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

PMP certification (bonus)

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Siren Marine, a Yamaha Marine subsidiary, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead software and technology projects from planning to delivery. You will work with developers, designers and marine engineers worldwide to define scope, goals and milestones, ensuring quality and timely releases in a fast‑paced maritime tech environment.

A strong technical background, experience with Agile/Scrum, SDLC, and stakeholder communication is essential, along with a passion for marine technology and continuous