About the role
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. Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Manager of Project Management to lead and develop a growing team of Project Managers supporting the various departments and organizations In this role, your primary responsibility is not direct project execution but rather building and enabling a high-performing project management team and organization. You will establish and reinforce project management standards, develop talent, drive consistency across projects and programs, and ensure Project Managers have the tools, resources, and support necessary to successfully execute complex initiatives.
Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers. Provide coaching, performance feedback, career development guidance, and growth opportunities to build a high-performing organization. Project Management Excellence: Establish and maintain project management standards, methodologies, tools, and best practices to ensure consistency, transparency, and effective execution across programs. Resource Planning & Allocation: Assess team capacity, allocate Project Managers to initiatives based on business priorities and skillsets, and ensure resources are aligned to organizational objectives. Organizational Scaling: Design and improve processes, governance structures, reporting mechanisms, and operational rhythms that support sustainable growth and increased program complexity. Portfolio Oversight: Maintain visibility across multiple programs and projects, proactively identifying cross-functional dependencies, risks, and opportunities that may impact overall delivery. Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with engineering, product, operations departments and executive leadership to align priorities, communicate portfolio health, and drive organizational accountability. Risk Management & Escalation: Develop frameworks for identifying, assessing, and escalating risks. Remove systemic blockers and support teams in resolving issues before they impact program outcomes. Performance Management: Establish and manage clear expectations, monitor team performance, conduct regular reviews, and recognize high performance while addressing development needs. Hiring & Talent Acquisition: Recruit, interview, onboard, and retain exceptional Project Managers to support current and future business needs. Leadership Development: Build leadership capabilities within