Program Manager 1-Production

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

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.

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 Program Manager 1-Production (PM1) team member will support Draper’s production program business by driving planning, execution, and growth. This team member will assist in the oversight of the critical transition to production, as well as lead production and sustainment contracts. The PM1 will be expected to assist in developing new and follow-on growth opportunities within the assigned customer base or pursue new related capture through development of winning proposals. We seek a Program Manager with proven large-scale production program management experience with Earned Value Management knowledge, and the demonstrated leadership ability to build and successfully lead large-scale production program business.

Job Description

Duties and 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. Work with functional organizations to effectively recruit, retain and develop key talent for the business.
• Manage and control all phases of programs from inception through completion, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Act as primary customer contact for program activities, managing program teams, and leading review sessions to ensure all work scope and technical requirements are met.
• Work closely with the supporting functions to enable and monitor ongoing performance
• Identify, assess and apply appropriate actions for project 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 financial policies and processes.
• Ensure impactful, effective oral and written communications to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of program management tools and processes such as Earned Value Management (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP)/Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and/or Risk/Opportunity/Issue Management.
• Experience working 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 on an as needed basis.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and/or new applications.
• Prior exposure to all product lifecycles
• Ability to be persuasive and a strong relationship builder.
• Possess excellent communications, presentation and networking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (major in engineering, computer science, business, or related technical field preferred)

Experience

• 5 years professional experience in project/program management in commercial or defense industry required

Additional Job Description

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity 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, 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 [e-mail].