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IT Project Manager

Saronic Technologies

Saronic Technologies

IT, Operations
Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Jun 11, 2025
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
Position Summary
The IT Project Manager will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of IT-related initiatives critical to the success of the wider organization to ensure Saronic’s IT infrastructure supports and improves the rapid development of products, company expansions and broader IT efforts. You will be responsible for managing project lifecycles, which includes activities like developing project plans, schedules, securing resources, leading teams, communicating with stakeholders, and managing risks for projects including, but not limited to, software development, network upgrades, or system implementations/migrations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed project plans and schedules, while defining and executing against project scope, goals, and deliverables to support the IT team initiatives.
  • Facilitate regular check-ins, reviews, and meetings to maintain alignment and resolve blockers.
  • Support resource allocation across concurrent projects and maintain visibility into workload and capacity.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and contractors to ensure tasks are properly assigned and executed.
  • Maintain documentation of workflows, templates, and processes to ensure consistency and repeatability, as well as identify opportunities to streamline content processes.
  • Act as the liaison between the IT Team, engineering, legal, security and leadership to ensure expectations are clear and updates are timely while supporting cross-functional organization and collaboration across efforts, ensuring communication reporting, on schedule delivery and quality throughout initiatives.
  • Prepare and deliver concise project status updates and progress reports.
  • Manage communication with external vendors and parties to ensure alignment and quality.
  • Identify risks and dependencies early, track issues, and work with team leads to develop mitigation plans.
  • Maintain awareness of changing priorities or scope adjustments and communicate impacts effectively.
  • Ensure deliverables meet established standards of clarity, accuracy, and brand consistency.
  • Manage IT projects involving, but not limited to:
  • Network and infrastructure installations.
  • IT/OT integration between software, simulation environments, and embedded systems.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and provide regular reporting to leadership and external partners.
  • Support proposal development for IT projects.
  • Collaborate with software, and hardware teams to align IT efforts with agile product.

Qualifications

  • Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
  • 1+ years of experience in IT project management.
  • Proven track record of managing complex technical projects, preferably involving software integration and/or migration.
  • Preferred:
  • PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and cloud DevOps platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
  • Prior experience working in a startup or rapid development environment.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
  • Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
  • Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
  • Saronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
  • Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
  • Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
  • Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
  • Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
  • Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
  • Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Physical Demands

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Occasional standing and walking within the office.
  • Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
  • Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.
  • Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies.
  • Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).
This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.