Product Marketing Manager

Job description

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. JOB OVERVIEW We’re looking for a Product Marketing Manager who can translate complex technical capabilities into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with defense and government audiences. You’ll own the product marketing function — shaping how our platforms and autonomy stack are positioned, messaged, and presented to the customers and stakeholders who matter most. This role sits at the intersection of product, growth, and creative, and is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments where the technology is as ambitious as the mission. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Define and drive product positioning, messaging frameworks, and win themes across Saronic’s portfolio of autonomous surface vessels and software capabilities - Own and implement marketing campaigns designed to further audience understanding of Saronic’s core capabilities - Work closely with growth to help maintain a library of product marketing collateral including presentation decks, slick sheets, capability briefs, and other materials - Partner closely with the product team to deeply understand platform capabilities, roadmap priorities, and technical differentiators — and translate them into customer-facing value propositions - Collaborate with the growth and business development teams to ensure marketing materials directly support capture efforts, proposals, and customer engagements - Work with the creative team to brief and produce high-quality visual assets, graphics, and multimedia content that support product marketing initiatives - Own and contribute to product-related web copy, ensuring messaging is consistent, current, and optimized for target audiences - Support trade show and event presence by helping define key content themes and overall participation strategy - Track and analyze the effectiveness of product marketing efforts, iterating based on customer feedback and market response BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 5+ years of product marketing experience, preferably in defense, aerospace, or other highly technical industries - Demonstrated ability to distill complex, technical subject matter into clear, persuasive messaging for non-technical and semi-technical audiences - Exceptional writing and editing skills - Experience producing marketing collateral for government or defense customers, including familiarity with how defense procurement and capture processes work - Track record of close collaboration with product management, engineering, and sales/BD teams - Self-starter comfortable operating in a high-velocity startup environment - Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, engineering, or a related field - U.S. citizenship required PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Strong visual sensibility and experience briefing creative teams on asset production - Familiarity with defense contract vehicles, proposal support, and the language of government buyers - Experience with platforms such as Salesforce or similar CRM/marketing automation systems - Experience working in high-growth startup environments - Ability to operate autonomously and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams - Active security clearance is helpful but not required 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 100% of the premium under the basic plan 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 with company match - 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 - Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline - Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees https://saronic-assets-public.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Saronic%20CCPA%20Notice%20for%20Candidates%20and%20California%20Employees.pdf If this role is based in the United States, it 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) https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/8/1324b. 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. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.