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 Tailored Systems Business Area within Electronics Program Office directorate delivers first-of-a-kind field-ready technical solutions in support of National Security missions. The Draper team is chartered with supporting the Nation’s 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 multi-disciplinary team as part of a long-standing contract with history of immense success.
Draper is seeking a Senior Program Manager to be part of a dynamic, fast-paced, high priority technical portfolio. This Senior Program Manager will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team through research, design, development, integration, and production efforts, ensuring Customer satisfaction, and on-time delivery of work product and contractual deliverables. The individual will be responsible for technical excellence, driving innovation, in addition to leading the strengthening and growing business through capture activities within the Microelectronics organization.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
• Responsible for managing complex programs that may involve managing fixed price contract with high dollar volume or contract length.
• Oversees program budget and schedules.
• Responsible for program growth
• Responsible for marketing new technology or follow• on business acquisition.
• May be responsible for business development within current customer base and/or for new customers.
• Responsible for program execution including interfacing with customers
• Coordinating successful execution of programs with internal stakeholders.
• Ensures contractual deliverables are completed on schedule and within the approved budget.  
• Support Program Directors, Business Area Leads, and Senior Program Managers in the development of internal products and provide recommendations for research and development.       
• Develop technical program management best practices and provide training/mentoring to project teams
• Monitors dependencies across multiple inter• related technical projects to adhere to methodologies, budgets, and timing
• Gather and report consolidated technical project status and financial information to leadership
• Recommends changes to improve processes and alleviate process inaccuracy and duplication.

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
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or equivalent discipline required.

Experience
• 5-7 years program related experience in functional or program management.
• Experience in program related area with functional or program management. Aerospace systems and program experience is preferred.  

Additional Job Description:

Job Highlights

Position will support two (2) microelectronics Business AreasLead project execution to include driving requirements, on-time delivery and budget management for complex, multi-disciplinary projectsOversee the management of proposals and cross-functional proposal teams for on-time, compliant proposal development and contract negotiationsEvaluation of technical and business risks and identification/development of sound risk mitigation strategiesResource management, maintain staffing plan and coordinate with engineering to fulfill needsCollaborate with customers through business development and program execution activitiesManage support from functional organizations such as finance, contracts, procurement, IT/IS, and engineering organizationsSupport strategic planning to expand and grow business area(s)Produce comprehensive and clear work products (spreadsheets, graphs and PowerPoint presentations) for meetings and management reports.Active US DoD TOP SECRET clearance requiredPMP certification is preferred

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. 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. 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.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 hr@draper.com.