Saildrone · 15 hours ago
Program Manager, Strategic Partnership
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
12+ years expSaildrone is a company that specializes in unmanned surface vehicles delivering real-time intelligence. They are seeking a Program Manager to own and lead their critical strategic partner program, managing executive-level relationships and ensuring delivery excellence across complex projects.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataDronesManufacturingMarine Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as the executive point of contact for assigned strategic partner, owning senior-level relationships and day-to-day program execution
Own a portfolio of complex projects, from contract award through delivery, acceptance, sustainment, and expansion
Lead cross-functional execution across engineering, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, legal, security, and field teams
Establish and maintain integrated master plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure predictable delivery
Anticipate, surface, and mitigate technical, schedule, cost, contractual, and operational risks
Drive structured program, partner, and executive reviews with clear accountability and decision-making
Partner closely with business development and executive leadership to identify follow-on opportunities, program extensions, and new strategic initiatives
Represent the partner internally and Saildrone externally with authority, credibility, and clarity
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience leading complex technical programs, including ownership of customer-facing, mission-critical initiatives
Proven success managing executive-level partner relationships in defense, aerospace, maritime, or national-security environments
Deep experience managing cost, schedule, scope, and risk across multi-disciplinary engineering organizations
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, negotiate, and drive alignment at all levels
Ability to operate independently as a single point of accountability in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings
All employees are required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. within their first 3 days of work
Preferred
Familiarity with government, classified, export-controlled, or highly regulated contracting environments strongly preferred
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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