Ocean Career: Saildrone Marine Domain Awareness Sr. Program Manager ECO Posted On January 26, 2024
At Saildrone, we sustainably explore, map, and monitor the oceans to understand, protect, and preserve our world. We provide real-time access to critical data from any ocean on earth, 24/7/365, and use proprietary software applications to transform that data into actionable insights and intelligence. Our fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), powered by renewable wind and solar power, have a minimal carbon footprint and operate without the need for a crewed support vessel.
Saildrone works with governments, civil agencies, foundations, universities, and private companies around the globe to drive better information about our oceans and seas—from sailing into the eye of a category 4 hurricane to obtain new data about how storms intensify, collecting new CO2 data in hard-to-reach areas, and counting fish biomass to inform sustainable fishery management, to mapping the ocean floor and reducing illegal fishing and drug trafficking. Our first-annual Atlantic hurricane mission with NOAA was included as one of The New York Times' 21 Things That Happened for the First Time in 2021 and Popular Science's 100 Greatest Innovations of 2021.
This is an exciting opportunity with a fast-growing team at the cutting-edge intersection of big data services and autonomous hardware. You will be an integral part of a high-performing multi-disciplinary team delivering high impact for humanity and future generations.
The RoleThe Senior Program Manager (SrPGM) of Marine Domain Awareness (MDA) is responsible for the execution of mission success and overall customer satisfaction, reporting directly to the Head of Program Delivery. Saildrone's MDA business unit supports customers requiring intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance (ISR), force protection, maritime safety, and ecosystem monitoring. SrPGM will work to align all individual missions, from various customer groups, and schedule and assign to a team of Program Managers, Specialists, and Operational Coordinators. They will work closely with the SrPGM for internal operations to coordinate across all Saildrone business and internal manufacturing and readiness teams. They will translate, integrate, and deconflict priorities from the end customer back to Saildrone to enable efficient and effective mission execution.
The right candidate will have proven success in delivering programs within a government operational context and familiarity with government contracting, requirements development, and operations. Travel will be required to support customer engagements domestically and internationally.
ResponsibilitiesOverall responsibility to plan and execute contracted mission success, meeting all customer expectations, understanding their needs, vision, and program goalsAuthorized to manage end-to-end execution of booked missionsManage team of Program Managers, Operation Coordinators, and Specialists through the entire mission cycleWork directly with account & business development managers during new customer inquiries and feasibility studiesPerformance evaluation will be based on mission success, customer satisfaction, and mission cost metricsCultivate trust with customers at the operational program ranksCoordinate across Saildrone all planning aspects of mission, involving necessary teams (ASQ, Vehicle Operations, Product, & Manufacturing)Drive schedule attainment and mission costsSingle point of leadership representing the mission to the customerProvide input and feedback into new sales and BD requests for feasibility & lessons learnedDrive issue resolution as the voice of customer (VOC), working to ensure mission successResponsible to ensure all end-of-mission (EOM) debriefs are completed & scored with focus on external & internal lessons learnedComfortably work in a fast-paced environment, willing to work extended hours when necessaryPerformance metrics will be based on customer satisfaction, mission schedule attainment, data quality, and adherence to mission goals and objectives.QualificationsMinimum Bachelor's in Business, Engineering, Management, or Project ManagementProven track record of managing complex programs across multiple teams from inception through completion, in a government or military environmentHigh energy, focused tenacity, sense of humor, desire to eliminate ambiguity and focus on transparencyIntellectually curious, interested in data analysis and results-driven7+ years of experience as Program Manager or equivalentSECRET level USA clearance (not required, but desired)Military background or understanding of methods of communications and processes20 to 30% Travel (international and domestic)Physical RequirementsWork is performed on a computer and requires ability to operate a keyboard and other peripheral devices. Ability to travel internationally and domestically.Location: This position is remote-friendly with travel expectations to our Washington DC and Alameda, CA offices.
Medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents.Enhanced Parental Leave ProgramsCompetitive benefits including excellent medical, life insurance, 401k planA reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $120,000-$155,000 annually.
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