Program Manager 1

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

The Program Manager 1 is responsible for facilitating and leading program planning and execution across the Air Force Strategic Systems portfolio. The Program Manager will be accountable for managing new programs as well as establishing new programmatic relationships with Draper Air Force Strategic and National Lab customers. Program management candidates will be responsible for ideating and developing coherent and cohesive solution through critical thinking, while managing the timely completion of specific, defined multi discipline programs. Applicants will be expected to be proficient in earned value, risk, and change management

Responsible for overseeing the execution of the full lifecycle of small to medium sized projects/program(s) of moderate complexity.

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Own overall program execution, to include meeting cost, schedule, technical performance targets and exceeding customer expectations

Establish project/program performance measurement baseline.

Develop, implement and update resource allocation plans. Work with functional organizations to effectively recruit, retain and develop key talent for the business.

Manage and control all phases of programs from inception through completion, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Act as primary customer contact for program activities, managing program teams, and leading review sessions to ensure all work scope and technical requirements are met.

Work closely with the supporting functions to enable and monitor ongoing performance

Identify, assess and apply appropriate actions for project opportunities, risks, and issues in terms of cost, schedule, technical elements and deliverables.

Establish strong customer partnerships and balance ongoing needs and expectations against plans. Develop new business or existing products/technologies with customers.

Provide leadership oversight for the team creating an open, positive, inclusive environment to maintain high team morale.

Participate in contract negotiations, reporting, deliverables and changes.

Deploy appropriate quality control and quality assurance processes and ensure adherence to the Quality Management System and customer requirements.

Coordinate win strategy, competitive captures, and compliant proposals to support current and future growth of the business portfolio.

Manage all phases of the business cycle in accordance with the company's financial policies and processes.

Ensure impactful, effective oral and written communications to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of program management tools and processes such as Earned Value Management (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP)/Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and/or Risk/Opportunity/Issue Management.

Experience working government projects/programs with direct customer interfaces, both internal and external.

Able to work with functional organizations to achieve project/program execution and business goals.

Able to implement continuous improvement across projects/programs and balance priorities in a dynamic, matrixed environment.

Ability to travel on an as needed basis.

Ability to quickly learn new technologies and/or new applications.

Prior exposure to all product lifecycles

Ability to be persuasive and a strong relationship builder.

Possess excellent communications, presentation and networking skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree (major in engineering, computer science, business, or related technical field preferred)

Experience:

5 years professional experience in project/program management in commercial or defense industry required

Additional Job Description:

Strong preference for a candidate that has experience in a transition to a production environment.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Active Secret Clearance is required.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$95,000.00 - $245,000.00

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