USV Product Manager

North Eastern Services; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

An innovative company in the marine technology sector is looking for a USV Project Manager to lead and manage the execution of autonomous vessel projects. This role offers the chance to work closely with engineering and operations teams, ensuring product excellence while providing training to global customers. With responsibilities ranging from technical expertise to customer engagement, this position is ideal for individuals passionate about marine technology. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing autonomous solutions for the ocean transportation industry, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the future of maritime operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in fast-paced marine projects.
• Expert knowledge of marine vessels and navigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning, coordination, and execution for USV products.
• Develop relationships with key suppliers and support product handover.

Skills

Marine Project Management

Technical Product Knowledge

Navigation Equipment Expertise

Communication Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Customer Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Marine Studies

Tools

Marine Industry Software

Job description

Sea Machines is a fast-growing startup that is leading the new high-tech sector of autonomous technology for marine vessels. We are passionate about applying practical A.I. to the massive global ocean transportation market. Our products provide ships and workboats the intelligence to work remotely and give maritime operators the tools to effectively communicate with them. Based in Boston and operating globally, the company is crewed by an experienced team of mariners, engineers, coders, and autonomy scientists.

Sea Machiners get the unique opportunity to work in a very dynamic domain (the ocean world), serve and visit people and places around the planet, and solve challenges not seen in most other robotics sectors.

Job Summary

We are seeking a USV Project Manager who will be responsible for the Project Management, planning, coordination and execution, of the Sea Machines USV Products. The role requires working closely with Engineering, Operations and Sales/Marketing teams to perfect and advance the products, collecting and analyzing feedback from customers, and providing onsite Global customer training.

Primary Objectives

1. Serve as the USV product line technical expert
2. Develop and own relationships with key suppliers of our USVs serve as the conduit of technical information for Sea Machines supply chain for customer facing engagement.
3. Provide commissioning/product start up support
4. Create and drive process for customer acceptance and product handover.
5. Support Sea Machines internal product testing/evaluation efforts, (Component, Simulation & Field)
6. Execute USV, SM300, and AI-ris field demonstrations and organize SM participation for sea trial events and exercises with customers
7. Lead and manage efforts to create product manuals and technical bulletins
8. Monitor the landscape for Federal business opportunities and requirements for programs
9. Work with internal teams to establish and validate product requirements.
10. Provide back up support to sales & marketing for promotional events

Required Skills and Qualifications

1. US Citizen with 10 years experience working with fast paced marine projects and technical products.
2. Expert knowledge of marine vessels, navigation equipment and vessel systems.
3. Experience and knowledgeable of US Government customer base for boats and boat operations
4. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marine Studies, or extensive “At Sea” time in a leadership role.
5. Eagerness to travel on average, 30-60%. Domestically and Internationally
6. Tier one writing and presentation skills, and able to maximize use of MS Office capabilities.
7. Experience with marine industry software, USV offerings, Captain’s Credentials and possession of active security clearances are all favorable

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance