Program Manager II

About the role

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. Our 2,000+ employees 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.

Responsibilities

• Own overall program execution, including meeting cost, schedule, technical performance targets, and exceeding customer expectations for medium to large sized projects/programs of considerable complexity.
• 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 projects/programs from inception through completion, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Act as primary customer contact for program activities, managing project/program teams, and leading review sessions to ensure all work scope and technical requirements are met.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain organization in management of suppliers and monitor ongoing performance.
• Identify, assess, and apply appropriate actions for project/program 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 expand 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 policies and processes.
• Ensure effective oral and written communications to internal and external stakeholders as well as impactful presentations.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience working on 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 as needed.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and/or new applications.
• Experience executing programs through all product lifecycles.
• Strong persuasive and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communications, presentation, and networking skills.
• Proven track record of successful business interaction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (major in engineering, computer science, business, or related technical field preferred).
• 7 years of 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 US government security clearance.

Pay

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000.00 - $275,000.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

Draper supports many programs to improve work-life 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.