Hardware Programs Lead, Operations & Delivery

Draper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Employee clubs

Flexible work

Museum discounts

Job summary

Draper is seeking an Operations Program Manager to lead complex hardware programs from development through delivery. This role sits at the intersection of programs, engineering, supply chain, and operations, requiring strong leadership and cross-functional coordination.

You will drive manufacturing readiness, manage risks, and align people, materials, processes, and capabilities with priorities and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business, or related technical field preferred.
• 5 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.

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; recruit, retain and develop key talent.
• Manage and control all phases of programs from inception through completion.
• Act as primary customer contact for program activities and lead reviews to ensure scope and requirements are met.
• Coordinate win strategy and compliant proposals to support growth of the business portfolio.
• Provide leadership oversight to maintain high team morale; foster an open, inclusive environment.

Skills

Program leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business, or related field

Tools

EVMS

IMP/IMS

Risk/Opportunity/Issue Management

Microsoft Office

Job description

Draper is seeking an Operations Program Manager to lead complex hardware programs from development through delivery. This role sits at the intersection of programs, engineering, supply chain, and operations, requiring strong leadership and cross-functional coordination.

You will drive manufacturing readiness, manage risks, and align people, materials, processes, and capabilities with priorities and schedules.