Saildrone · 10 hours ago
Technical Program Manager
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
3+ years expSaildrone is a leading company in unmanned surface vehicles, providing real-time intelligence in challenging ocean environments. They are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to oversee the execution of vehicle and onboard engineering programs, ensuring effective delivery through cross-functional collaboration.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataDronesManufacturingMarine Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead program planning and delivery for Saildrone’s vehicle classes, aligning scope, schedule, and resources across engineering teams
Partner with Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, and Software leads to ensure integration and readiness for each vehicle build
Drive PDLC consistency by building scalable systems, tools, and processes for execution and release management
Maintain clear visibility into team workload and progress through Jira dashboards, reports, and Advanced Roadmaps
Coordinate testing, production readiness, and cross-team dependencies with NPI, Production, and Supply Chain
Identify and manage program risks, enabling data-driven tradeoffs on scope, schedule, and quality
Provide concise leadership updates and executive briefings on program health, milestones, and decisions
Qualification
Required
3-5+ years of Technical Program Management experience delivering complex hardware + software products
Proven ability to manage engineering schedules, dependencies, and tradeoffs across multiple disciplines
Expertise in Jira configuration, dashboards, and Advanced Roadmaps
Experience collaborating with manufacturing and supply chain partners
Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor's degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Preferred
Background in robotics, autonomous systems, or marine vehicles
Experience with systems engineering principles and hardware release processes
Strong technical understanding and credibility with cross-functional engineering teams
History of designing or scaling program systems that improved delivery consistency and execution discipline
Benefits
Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick time and parental leave
Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision plans, and HSA with employer matching.
Company sponsored life insurance
Stock Options
Annual stipend for continued learning and development
Quarterly company BBQs at our Alameda HQ (bring your friends and family!)
Free Bay Area Public Transportation via AlamedaTMA with the BayPass Clipper Card
Company
Saildrone
Saildrone is a maritime company that enables navies, governments, and organizations to obtain data required to monitor the maritime domain.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$299.5MKey Investors
Lockheed MartinExport and Investment FundBond
2025-10-29Corporate Round· $50M
2025-05-13Series C· $60M
2021-10-18Series C· $100M
Leadership Team
Richard Jenkins
Founder & CEO
John Mustin
President
Recent News
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