Program Manager, Mission Training

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. Ensure mission training is ready when the capability is ready. This role drives the planning, coordination, and delivery of training programs supporting new vessel platforms and capabilities as they transition from development to operational deployment. JOB OVERVIEW We’re seeking a Program Manager to lead the development and rollout of Mission Training programs for new and evolving autonomous maritime platforms, including medium and large USVs. In this role, you will own the cradle-to-grave development of training programs for new platforms—coordinating across engineering, product, instructional design, and training teams to ensure operators can be trained, qualified, and deployed in step with system development. You will operate at the center of complex, cross-functional efforts, managing timelines, dependencies, risks, and milestones to ensure training programs are delivered on schedule and aligned with mission requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Ownership & Delivery - Own the cradle-to-grave development of Mission Training programs for new platforms and major capability releases - Develop and manage integrated program plans spanning curriculum development, training infrastructure, staffing readiness, and multi-site rollout - Drive alignment between platform development timelines and training program availability Planning, Milestones & Dependencies - Define program milestones, deliverables, and success criteria for training readiness - Identify and manage cross-functional dependencies across Engineering, Product, Instructional Design, Mission Training, and Operations - Track progress against plans and proactively resolve risks, blockers, and schedule conflicts Curriculum & Instructional Design Integration - Partner closely with the Instructional Design Manager and team to translate platform capabilities and mission requirements into structured training curriculum - Ensure alignment between program timelines and curriculum development, validation, and release cycles - Support prioritization of instructional design efforts based on platform readiness and operational demand - Validate that training materials, assessments, and learning objectives support operator qualification and mission performance Training Readiness & Rollout - Ensure training programs, materials, and environments are ready to support system testing, fielding, and operational use - Coordinate rollout of new training programs across multiple sites and locations - Partner with Training Operations to transition programs from development into steady-state delivery Cross-functional Coordination - Serve as the central coordination point for training-related efforts tied to new platforms - Align stakeholders across engineering, autonomy, maritime operations, instructional design, and training teams - Facilitate communication, decision-making, and escalation across program stakeholders Operational Integration - Incorporate inputs from sea trials, testing, and early deployments into training program development - Ensure training reflects real-world operational requirements, mission profiles, and system capabilities - Support development of training scenarios aligned with expected operational use Risk Management, Data & Reporting - Establish and lead program-level risk management processes, identifying schedule, scope, and readiness risks early and driving mitigation strategies - Lead a team of analysts responsible for data capture, analysis, and reporting across training programs - Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting frameworks to track program health, readiness status, and key milestones - Provide clear, data-driven updates to leadership on program progress, risks, dependencies, and performance trends - Use quantitative and qualitative insights to inform dec