Program Manager II - Production

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper seeks an experienced Program Manager II for production programs in a challenging and impactful environment. The role demands leadership in managing complex projects for national security, overseeing production activities, and fostering relationships with diverse teams and stakeholders. Candidates should possess strong program management skills and a commitment to innovation in defense and biomedical sectors.

Benefits

Workplace flexibility

Health and finance workshops

Employee clubs

Discounts to local museums

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of production program management experience.
• Experience in government regulated manufacturing and production.
• DOD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful execution of large-scale production programs.
• Manage production output, scope, budget, and schedules.
• Develop strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Program and project management skills

Ability to learn new technologies

Excellent communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business or equivalent discipline

PMI PMP certification

Lean six sigma certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

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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 2 (PM2) leads Draper production program business of significant complexity and scale, drives planning and execution, and oversees the critical transition to production and production activities of multiple concurrent projects. The PM2 will be expected to develop follow-on and grow 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 and the demonstrated leadership ability to build and successfully lead large-scale production program business.

Duties/Responsibilities

Job Description:

• Ensure successful execution of large-scale, complex, often first-of-a-kind production programs for national security customers and meet/exceed performance, financial, and schedule objectives.
• Work closely with Draper operations and internal functional stakeholders on the establishment and coordination of production capabilities to meet the needs of both current and emerging production program pipeline.
• Interface with and develop strong positive relationships with customers, government sponsors, internal leaders and colleagues
• Develop personal credibility with sponsor organizations and program staff and lead, organize, and motivate multifunctional/engineering teams in production program business execution especially in transition to production and scaled up production delivery activities.
• Manage complex production programs that may involve firm fixed price contractual terms.
• Oversee program production output, scope, budget, and schedules.
• Drive new business growth within current customer base or for related additional opportunities.
• Monitor and adhere to Draper program management/business winning policies and procedures.
• Gather and report consolidated technical project status and financial information for internal program management reporting to Draper leadership
• Negotiate business terms with respect to Draper’s intellectual property, and ensure agreed terms protect the interests of Draper and achieves mutual alignment among internal and external stakeholder requirements.
• Contribute to Draper's strategic plan and be accountable for the execution and delivery of objectives assigned.
  
  

Skills/Abilities

• Well established 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.
• Deep expertise in leading program execution of full lifecycle projects; identifying, capturing, and growing new business; and managing customer engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, presentations skills, organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to clearly and concisely present complicated information and relationships to executive leadership, peers, staff, customers, and stakeholders.
• Passionate about Draper’s non-profit mission to develop and deliver solutions to the nation’s most challenging security needs
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business or equivalent discipline required.
• PMI PMP certification preferred
• AS9100D or ISO9001 (or equivalent) preferred
• Lean six sigma certification and statistical process control experience desirable
  
  

Experience

• 7-10 years production program management experience.
• Experience in government regulated manufacturing and production based operations.
• Experience in complying with and adhering to industry and/or government production standards, audit preparation, quality or operational excellence requirements is desirable.
  
  

Additional Job Description

• DOD experience is preferred
• Manufacturing clean room experience preferred
  
  

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

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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.

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].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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