Program Manager I Special Programs
Program Manager I Special Programs
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Job Description
Overview:
Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 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 crossfertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper visit www.draper.
Job Description Summary:
The Tailored Systems Business Area within Electronics Program Office directorate delivers firstofakind fieldready technical solutions in support of National Security missions. The Draper team is chartered with supporting the Nations most challenging problems by 1 providing an iterative and agile approach to innovative and creative technical solutions within compressed timelines and 2 driving leading edge technology development efforts to support future mission needs. This role will support a large multifunctional team as part of a longstanding contract with history of immense success in the technical domain of microelectronics.We are seeking a Program Manager (PM) who excels in fastpaced dynamic work environments to deliver advanced technical solutions for USG customers. This experienced Program Manager (PM) will be expected to drive project innovation and provide oversight that ensures Sponsor satisfaction and ontime completion of contractual deliverables. The PM will also manage strengthen and grow customer relationships in addition to supporting capture activities to include leading proposal efforts.
Description of Responsibilities
Lead project to include overseeing a team of diverse skillsets driving requirements ontime delivery and budget management
Evaluation of technical and business risks and identification/development of sound risk mitigation strategies
Resource management maintain staffing plan and coordinate with engineering to fulfill needs
Close and continuing communications and interactions direct with USG customer(s)
Lead business development efforts to include proposals white papers RFIs complete with work statements schedules budgets and technical content
Work closely with technical team to ensure deep understanding of technical progress assessment of issues/risks to better enable clear communication to Customer
Participate in team meetings generate action items and follow up with team members
Produce comprehensive and clear work products (spreadsheets graphs and PowerPoint presentations) for meetings and management reports.
Use technical background to identify and qualify Drapers capabilities for multiuse crossapplicability
Coordinate with enabling functions teams (Contracts Security Configuration Management Billing and Invoicing)
Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
Manages project planning and of individual or a collection of projects.
Performs activity and resource planning in coordination with the assigned engineering lead.
Manages all pre contract and post award contractual requirements including but not limited to protection of Draper proprietary data through non disclosure agreements teaming agreements and Intellectual Property agreements.
Performs cost estimating and budget planning.
Analyzes and manages project risk and manages reports and necessary documentation from inception to close out following all Draper QMS procedures.
Leads the development of proposals in a teaming fashion with engineering program administration and F&A.
Effectively conveys work results to the project team business leads and supervisors in oral and written form; clearly communicates with sponsors management and peers.
Effectively integrates team member inputs into reports and presentations.
Collaborates with customers through both program and business development activities.
Regularly interacts with customers and technical staff to bring new concepts/solutions to our sponsors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities
Program and project management skills.
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and/or new applications.
Knowledge and proven track record of successful business interaction.
Ability to be persuasive and a strong relationship builder.
Possess excellent communications presentation and networking skills.
Ability to travel on an as needed basis.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications: Word Excel and Outlook.
Education
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Business or related field of study required.
Experience
35 years experience in program related area with functional or program management experience. Aerospace systems experience is preferred.
Additional Job Description:
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS/MS/PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering or similar field with a minimum of 10 years of domain experience. Ideally microelectronics experience.
- Successful candidates will be those able to drive ontime program delivery for product that must meet mission requirements.
- Experience in developing risk management plans budgets and schedules and giving corresponding presentations at program reviews and technical interchange meetings
- Experience in program/project management of R&D technology development activities and integrating new technology into existing fielded systems
- Program/project management in complex technical activities
- Dynamic leadership skills; Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adjust priorities as needed in order to meet deadlines
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
- Strong communication skills
- Organized detailoriented structured thinking and
- High level of independent judgment and proactivity
Applicants for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Active US Top Secret clearance is required.
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Job Location City:
CambridgeJob Location State:
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0Our work is very important to us but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve worklife balance including workplace flexibility employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga health and finance workshops off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you apply now www.draper/careers.
Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a highperformance culture. 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. Draper is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
