Production Program Manager I - Large-Scale Defense Programs

Draper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper is a nonprofit research and development company in Cambridge, MA, seeking a Program Manager 1-Production to lead production programs, oversee transitions to production, and pursue growth opportunities. You will drive cost, schedule, and technical performance while collaborating with functional teams and customers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of program management experience in government or defense environments, with EVMS and IMS knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale production programs.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and customer interfaces.
• Knowledge of EVMS, IMP/IMS, and risk management processes.

Responsibilities

• Own program execution to meet cost, schedule, and technical targets.
• Establish and maintain performance baselines and plans.
• Coordinate resources across functions to recruit and develop talent.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVMS)

IMP/IMS

Risk/Opportunity/Issue Management

Government project experience

Cost/schedule/technical performance

Clear communication

MS Office

Education

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

Job description

Draper is a nonprofit research and development company in Cambridge, MA, seeking a Program Manager 1-Production to lead production programs, oversee transitions to production, and pursue growth opportunities. You will drive cost, schedule, and technical performance while collaborating with functional teams and customers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of program management experience in government or defense environments, with EVMS and IMS knowledge.