Draper

Draper

Program Manager 1 - Electronic Parts

Cambridge, MA · Full-time

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About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Own overall program execution, to include meeting cost, schedule, technical performance targets and exceeding customer expectations for medium to large sized projects/program(s) of considerable complexity.
  • 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 projects/programs from inception through completion, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Provide leadership oversight for the team creating an open, positive, inclusive environment to maintain high team morale.
  • 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 policies and processes.

Requirements

  • 7 years professional experience in project/program management in commercial or defense industry required
  • Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
  • Secret Clearance is required.
  • Advanced knowledge of project/program management tools and processes such as Earned Value Management (EVMS), Integrated Master plan (IMP)/Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and/or Opportunity/Risk/Issue Management.

Nice to have

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

Skills

  • 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.
  • Ability to travel on an as needed basis.
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and/or new applications.
  • Experience executing programs through all product lifecycles.
  • Ability to be persuasive and a strong relationship builder.
  • Possess excellent communications, presentation and networking skills.
  • Knowledge and proven track record of successful business interaction.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications

Compensation

  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is
  • Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Benefits

  • Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
  • Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Company info

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

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
  • To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

This listing is sourced directly from Draper's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.