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It's our collective, team-driven approach that powers execution to meet and exceed the expectations of our growing customer base. In an environment where things move fast and operate in open-ended, ambiguous problem spaces, we trust and empower each team member to operate independently and take full ownership of their work. When faced with roadblocks, each team member is expected to think critically and bring potential solutions to the table. When it comes to communication, the default is transparency; sharing context, decisions, and progress freely. Lastly, feedback flows in every direction; we experiment, question, and learn together by speaking directly and honestly.\nAbout the Role\nThis is a hands-on role for someone who owns the details and gets the work done, and it is an ideal next step for a candidate ready to grow into a Program Manager. The position will be largely in-person, because close, face-to-face collaboration is how our SOCOM customers work best. A working understanding of maritime and/or autonomous systems (schematics, software, CAD, wiring diagrams, and system-level architecture) is highly beneficial for bridging communications and understanding of various lines of effort across technical, operational, and administrative teams. The DPM may support one or more lines of effort across multiple SOCOM-focused contracts at once.\nResponsibilities\nScoping & Scheduling\nPartner with Growth to translate SOCOM opportunities and customer demand into clear, defensible scope and schedules.\n\nSupport proposal inputs, including scope, statements of work, and basis of estimate, ensuring what we propose is technically grounded, executable, and aligned to strategic, engineering, and timeline realities.\n\nBuild and maintain work breakdown structures and execution schedules that connect growth commitments to engineering and production reality.\n\nProgram Execution\nSupport the Program Manager across all five process groups (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and closeout) on one or more concurrent programs.\n\nTrack schedules, requirements, budgets, deliverables, and integration milestones, including Government- and Contractor-Furnished Equipment (GFE/CFE).\n\nCoordinate design, build, on-water testing, and readiness activities to meet contract milestones, and de-risk critical path items.\n\nMaintain configuration and documentation compliance across all program phases.\n\nCross-Functional Coordination\nServe as a day-to-day point of contact across Engineering, Production, Quality, and Training, communicating objectives, milestones, and changes so everyone knows what they own and when.\n\nLead recurring coordination meetings to keep execution aligned to the delivery schedule.\n\nEngage confidently in technical discussions and interpret engineering documentation (BOMs, CAD, wire diagrams) to resolve issues and keep teams aligned.\n\nRelay feedback from field operations, testing, and customer reviews back to internal teams for continuous improvement.\n\nRisk, Compliance & Field Support\nIdentify, track, and help mitigate program risks and issues, maintaining risk registers and after-action reports across assigned programs.\n\nWork with Contracts and Legal to keep scope, terms, and deliverables (CDRLs) accurately captured and compliant with contractual, DoD, ABS, and DCMA standards.\n\nSupport field operations, demos, and test events (readiness, integration, documentation, and after-action reviews), plus sustainment and logistics planning that keeps fielded systems mission-ready for operators downrange.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, Naval Architecture, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.\n\n5+ years in program management, preferably in a defense, engineering, or technical environment, including support to SOF or SOCOM programs.\n\nFamiliarity with DoD program requirements, government contracting, and recognized program management standards.\n\nWorking knowledge of maritime and/or autonomous systems, with the ability to read technical documentation and engage credibly with engineers.\n\n3+ years working across software-based toolsets, including MS Project, the MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Confluence, and communicating with cross functional teams via Slack and other applications.\n\nA bias for action and ownership in a fast-paced, high-trust, rapidly growing environment.\n\nWillingness to travel up to 35% of the time.\n\nSecret security clearance eligibility required, active preferred.\n\nPreferred Qualification\nPMP certification or demonstrated command of project management first principles and the five process groups.\n\nProgram management experience in shipbuilding, naval systems, unmanned systems, undersea systems, robotics, or other autonomous hardware prototyping or production focused efforts.\n\nDirect SOF/SOCOM experience, with familiarity with SOF-peculiar requirements, mission planning, and sustainment/logistics systems.\n\nExperience across multiple acquisition pathways, including FAR-based contracts, OTAs, and rapid prototyping authorities.\n\nDirect service-branch background in program management, acquisitions, or SOF operations.\n\nAdvanced degree, or foreign language proficiency (e.g., Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, or Arabic).\n\nPhysical Demands\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\n\nOccasional standing and walking within the office\n\nManual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment\n\nVisual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports\n\nOccasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies\n\nLifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)\n\nBenefits\nMedical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services\nSaronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents\nDental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care\nSaronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents\nTime Off: Generous PTO and Holidays\nParental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents\nCompetitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses\nRetirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match\nStock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success\nLife and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage\nPet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline\nAdditional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office\nSaronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees\nIf this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).\nSaronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. 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