Saildrone is a maritime defense company that builds autonomous systems to give decision-makers and warfighters the enduring advantage to outpace adversaries. Backed by Lux.
About the role
Saildrone’s manufacturing and R&D headquarters are located in Alameda, CA, with business development and sales operations in Washington, DC, an established European entity supporting regional business development, sales, and operations, and a deployment hub in the Middle East. By combining proven autonomous operations, edge computing, advanced sensing, renewable power, and the most advanced and robust unmanned surface technology on the planet, Saildrone is shaping how the Navy of the future operates. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 5+ years of experience in project controls, project management, or scheduling within a complex or regulated industry (maritime, aerospace, defense, or construction)
- Demonstrated ownership of integrated project schedules using Smartsheet or Microsoft Project (required), proficiency with Jira and the Atlassian suite (Confluence preferred) for engineering coordination
- Experience tracking, forecasting, or reporting on project budgets and cost performance in a program or project-controls environment
- Experience developing and presenting dashboards or analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Palantir Foundry, or equivalent)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, operations, engineering, or a related field
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate cost, schedule, and performance data
More about this role
Saildrone is a maritime defense company and the global leader in autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). With more ocean miles and real-world operational experience than any USV manufacturer or operator, Saildrone maintains active, combat-deployed systems supporting national security and force projection around the world, 24/7/365.
Saildrone’s manufacturing and R&D headquarters are located in Alameda, CA, with business development and sales operations in Washington, DC, an established European entity supporting regional business development, sales, and operations, and a deployment hub in the Middle East. By combining proven autonomous operations, edge computing, advanced sensing, renewable power, and the most advanced and robust unmanned surface technology on the planet, Saildrone is shaping how the Navy of the future operates. Join a fast-moving, mission-driven team at the forefront of maritime security and autonomous innovation.
Acts as the data-driven engine for scheduling, cost, and execution across Saildrone's fleet programs. The Project Controller owns the integrated project schedule and cost/budget visibility end to end, not just tracking activity, but driving...
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