Sea Machines

Autonomous vessel control systems and USVs

Project Manager - Marine Systems

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBoston, MA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or related technical field.
At least 7 years of experience in project management, project engineering, application engineering, field engineering, or a similar area.
At least 5 years of experience in marine, maritime, naval, or offshore industries.
Practical knowledge of marine, mechanical, and electronic components and how they work.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Strong attention to detail and analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and motivate teams.
Comfort with regular domestic and international travel.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
Define project scope and goals in collaboration with stakeholders.
Identify and allocate the resources needed for project success.
Coordinate and manage all aspects of the project lifecycle from initiation to completion.
Oversee daily project operations and ensure alignment with the overall strategy.
Work with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
Manage project budgets and track expenses.
Allocate resources effectively and efficiently.
Ensure projects remain within financial constraints.
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Monitor and address issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Provide stakeholders with regular updates on project progress, including status reports and performance metrics.
Facilitate meetings and presentations to communicate project status and objectives.
Maintain clear and open communication with team members and stakeholders.
Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
Implement and monitor quality-control processes.
Conduct post-project evaluations and document lessons learned.
Ensure all project documentation is completed and archived.
Deliver final project reports and presentations to stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

PMP or another relevant project management certification.

Sea Machines Robotics Sea Machines is a fast-growing startup specializing in autonomous technology for marine vessels. The world’s oceans convey 90% of global commerce. We’re applying practical A.I. to disrupt the massive marine and maritime transportation market. Our tech provides ships and workboats the intelligence to operate autonomously and remotely, and which increases safety for maritime crews, and radically improves operator productivity.

www.sea-machines.com

Job Summary
We are seeking a Project Manager, Marine Systems to take on the responsibility for the planning, execution, and completion of unique and often complex customer projects that go beyond the scope of our normal product sale operations. This role requires exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills to ensure that projects are delivered correctly, on time, within scope, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Strategy:
- Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
- Define project scope and goals in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Identify and allocate resources needed for project success.
Project Leadership and Execution:
- Coordinate and manage all aspects of the project lifecycle from initiation to completion.
- Oversee daily project operations and ensure alignment with the overall strategy.
- Work with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
Resource and Budget Management:
- Manage project budgets and track expenses.
- Allocate resources effectively and efficiently.
- Ensure the project stays within financial constraints.
Risk Management:
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and address issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Communication and Reporting:
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress, including status reports and performance metrics.
- Facilitate meetings and presentations to communicate project status and objectives.
- Maintain clear and open communication with team members and stakeholders.
Quality Assurance:
- Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
- Implement and monitor quality control processes.
Project Closure:
- Conduct post-project evaluations and document lessons learned.
- Ensure all project documentation is completed and archived.
- Deliver final project reports and presentations to stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills
Required

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or related technical field.
7+ years of experience in project management, project engineering, application engineering, field engineering, or similar.
5+ years of experience in marine, maritime, naval or offshore industries
Practical sense of marine, mechanical, and electronic components and their workings.
Known to be self-motivated, proactive, with no fear of new things, people, or places.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Detail-oriented with strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
A desire to work under pressure and with ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and motivate teams.

Experienced and comfortable with regular travel, both domestic and international.
PMP or other relevant project management certification is a nice-to-have.
US citizen

Job Type: Full-time, hybrid in-office position in a fast-paced and collaborative work environment with flexibility outside standard business hours to support deployments or critical operations.

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

About the Company

Sea Machines

Autonomous vessel control systems and USVs

Sea Machines Robotics builds autonomous control, remote command, and perception systems for ships, usable on existing vessels or integrated into new builds. Its hot products are the SM200 for remote-helm control and the SM300 for autonomous command and control, with features like computer-guided navigation, obstacle avoidance, and remote mission management; it also offers SM300-NG APIs, a cloud data platform called FLEETVIEWER, and turnkey unmanned surface vessels such as SELKIE and STORMRUNNER. Revenue comes from direct hardware and software sales with installation and optional leasing, serving workboats, offshore energy, survey, and defense clients, including Maersk, Rolls-Royce, the U.S. Navy, and the Department of Defense. The goal is to improve safety, efficiency, and capability of vessel operations and to expand into defense applications, notably by retrofitting ships and providing fleet-management tools.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Late Stage VC
Total funding: $39.4M
Headquarters: Boston, MA
Founded: 2013

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