Full-Time

Senior Regional Workplace Manager

US

Posted on 10/31/2025

Saronic

Saronic

501-1,000 employees

Develops autonomous surface vessels for military

No salary listed

Austin, TX, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, facilities management, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in workplace, facilities, or operations management, preferably across multi-site organizations including 3+ years of direct people management.
  • Demonstrated experience managing budgets, vendors, and cross-functional workplace initiatives.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to travel across U.S. sites as needed.
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted.
  • Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends as needed for site activations, events, or crisis response.
Responsibilities
  • Define and execute U.S. workplace strategy aligned with company goals.
  • Partner cross-functionally to ensure workplace operations reinforce business priorities and employee needs.
  • Provide reporting on workplace KPIs, utilization, budgets, and employee satisfaction.
  • Oversee day-to-day workplace operations including janitorial, mail, reception, food, landscaping, and security services.
  • Partner with EHS to ensure compliance with health, safety, and accessibility standards.
  • Conduct site walks, vendor reviews, and inspections to ensure service quality and operational readiness.
  • Build, mentor, and support workplace teams, office managers, and vendor partners.
  • Lead vendor reviews and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to monitor SLAs, KPIs, and continuous improvement.
  • Negotiate and manage contracts to balance cost efficiency with high service standards.
  • Lead planning and execution of new office builds, relocations, and site activations.
  • Partner with Real Estate and Construction for smooth handoffs from project buildouts to day-to-day operations.
  • Provide occupancy and utilization insights to guide portfolio planning and expansion.
  • Champion workplace culture through engagement programs including wellness, DEI, and community-building initiatives.
  • Lead a cross-functional Culture Committee to foster belonging and connection.
  • Act as the visible “face of Workplace” across all U.S. sites.
  • Partner with Security and EHS to ensure emergency preparedness and crisis response across sites.
  • Support business continuity planning for disruptions such as weather events, outages, or operational risks.
  • Own and manage U.S. workplace budgets, contracts, and project justifications.
  • Track spend, forecast needs, and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
  • Present business cases and program value to leadership.
  • Introduce and manage workplace technologies (ticketing systems, visitor management, IWMS tools, utilization sensors).
  • Define service standards and ensure consistent delivery with local flexibility.
  • Leverage analytics and employee feedback to drive continuous improvement.
  • Support corporate ESG goals by embedding sustainability into workplace operations.
  • Drive waste diversion, recycling, and energy-conscious practices across sites.
  • Establish an ergonomics program to ensure inclusive, healthy, and accessible workplaces.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, or manufacturing workplace environments.
  • Familiarity with workplace technologies such as ServiceNow, Envoy, IWMS, or space utilization tools.
  • Experience leading site activations, expansions, or relocations.
  • Knowledge of sustainability programs and workplace ESG practices.
  • Strong data-driven decision-making and analytical capabilities.

Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) from Saronic Technologies support naval and maritime operations. The vessels use adaptive path planning, passive sensors, edge computing, and resilient multichannel communications to identify, track targets, and coordinate manned and unmanned vessels in contested waters. The ships run onboard algorithms and can be customized and integrated to fit specific missions and CONOPs. The goal is to improve situational awareness, extend operational reach, and increase survivability in maritime engagements.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$2.6B

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Navy $392M OTA with $197M awarded in July 2025 validates production readiness through mid-2031.
  • Mirage and Cipher expand addressable market with 2,000+ and 3,000+ nautical mile ranges respectively.
  • Series D $1.75B funding at $9.25B valuation accelerates Port Alpha shipyard for WWII-scale production.

What critics are saying

  • Anduril and Leidos compete directly with cheaper autonomous swarm vessels for Navy Replicator contracts.
  • Navy budget constraints risk delaying $392M OTA deliveries beyond 2031 completion date.
  • DIU prototype OTA expiration September 2025 threatens follow-on Navy contracts if performance gaps emerge.

What makes Saronic unique

  • Vertically integrated hardware, software, and autonomy stack developed in-house for seamless integration.
  • Modular product line from 6' Spyglass to 180' Marauder enables scalable deployment across missions.
  • Open, modular software architecture enables rapid sensor and payload integration without core reengineering.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-6%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Dealroom.co
Mar 31st, 2026
Saronic Technologies company information, funding & investors

Saronic Technologies, surface vehicles integrating cutting-edge hardware, software, and artificial intelligence into a single, scalable, fully integrated platform to enhance maritime security and domain awareness. Here you'll find information about their funding, investors and team.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 31st, 2026
Saronic closes $1.75B Series D at $9.25B valuation to scale autonomous maritime defence platforms

Saronic Technologies has raised $1.75 billion in a Series D round led by Kleiner Perkins, valuing the Austin-based company at $9.25 billion. The autonomous maritime systems startup will use the funding to scale production of autonomous vessels for defence and commercial applications. New investors include Advent International, Bessemer Venture Partners, DFJ Growth and BAM Elevate, alongside existing backers 8VC, Caffeinated Capital and Andreessen Horowitz. Saronic is expanding its shipbuilding facilities in Louisiana and Texas whilst developing Port Alpha, a next-generation shipyard. The company aims to restore US shipbuilding capacity through autonomy-first design and modern manufacturing infrastructure. CEO Dino Mavrookas said Saronic is scaling production at a pace not seen since World War II, producing autonomous vessels to maintain maritime superiority for the US and its allies.

Tech Funding News
Feb 26th, 2026
Navy awards Saronic $392M contract for autonomous surface vessels

The US Navy has awarded Austin-based Saronic a $392 million production contract for its Corsair autonomous surface vessels, with nearly $200 million allocated immediately. The deal was announced at the Reagan National Defence Forum, where Navy Secretary John Phelan noted the programme moved from prototype to production in under a year. Corsair is a 24-foot modular autonomous vessel capable of carrying 1,000 pounds over 1,000 nautical miles at speeds exceeding 35 knots. It's designed for blue-water operations including surveillance, reconnaissance and potential offensive applications. Last week, Saronic announced a $300 million expansion of its Louisiana shipyard, adding over 300,000 square feet of production space and creating approximately 1,500 jobs. The contract reflects the Navy's push to adopt commercially derived technologies faster.

PR Newswire
Apr 16th, 2025
Saronic Acquires Gulf Craft for ASV Expansion

Saronic has acquired Gulf Craft, a Louisiana-based shipbuilder, to boost its autonomous shipbuilding capabilities. This acquisition provides Saronic with a strategically located shipyard on the Gulf Coast, which will be used as the prototyping and production hub for its medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) fleet. The first project is the 150-foot Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV) named Marauder.

Wow Partners, Inc.
Feb 21st, 2025
Saronic secures $600M for autonomous ships

Saronic, a US defense startup, secured a $600 million Series C investment, raising its valuation to $4 billion, a fourfold increase. Led by investor Elad Gil, the round included General Catalyst, Andreessen Horowitz, 8VC, and Caffeinated Capital. Saronic plans to use the funds to build the 'Port Alpha' autonomous ship production facility. The company has developed three 24-foot autonomous vessels and aims to construct larger unmanned ships. Saronic's total funding now stands at $850 million.

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