Senior Program Manager: Complex Defense & Space Programs

Draper Labs

Reston (VA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 275,000

Full time

5 days ago
Be an early applicant
Application generator

A complete application in a minute — tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Draper Labs in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of medium-to-large projects with complex requirements. You will lead program execution, coordinate with functional teams, and manage customer relationships to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance targets are met.

The role requires a BS in a technical field and 7 years of experience in project/program management, including government programs and customer interfaces.

Qualifications

  • 7 years of professional experience in project/program management in commercial or defense industry
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, CS, business or related field preferred
  • Experience working government projects/programs with direct customer interfaces

Responsibilities

  • Own overall program execution, meeting cost, schedule, technical performance targets and exceeding customer expectations for medium to large sized projects/programs of considerable complexity.
  • Establish project/program performance measurement baseline.
  • Develop, implement and update resource allocation plans; recruit, retain and develop key talent for the business.
  • Manage and control all phases of projects/programs from inception through completion, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Act as primary customer contact for program activities, managing project/program teams, and leading reviews to ensure scope and requirements are met.

Skills

EVMS
IMP/IMS
Opportunity/Risk/Issue Management
Customer interface experience
Communication skills
Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Draper Labs in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of medium-to-large projects with complex requirements. You will lead program execution, coordinate with functional teams, and manage customer relationships to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance targets are met.

The role requires a BS in a technical field and 7 years of experience in project/program management, including government programs and customer interfaces.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Senior Program Manager: Lead Complex Defense Programs
Senior Program Manager: Lead Complex Defense Programs

Inuplands • Cambridge (MA)

On-site
USD 100,000 - 275,000
Flexible schedule
Employee clubs
Workshops (health & finance)
+1
Senior Program Manager — Complex Projects & Leadership
Senior Program Manager — Complex Projects & Leadership

Draper • Cambridge (MA), Northern (KY)

Hybrid
USD 100,000 - 275,000
Senior Program Manager — Defense & Government Programs
Senior Program Manager — Defense & Government Programs

draper • Cambridge (MA)

On-site
USD 110,000 - 150,000
Senior Onsite Program Manager - Complex Defense Projects
Senior Onsite Program Manager - Complex Defense Projects

Inuplands • Cambridge (MA), Northern (KY)

Hybrid
USD 100,000 - 275,000
Work-life balance programs
Employee clubs and activities
Discounts to local museums and culture
Senior Production Program Manager, Defense/Space
Senior Production Program Manager, Defense/Space

Draper Labs • Cambridge (MA)

On-site
USD 100,000 - 275,000
Workplace flexibility
Employee clubs (e.g., yoga, photography)
Health and finance workshops
+1
Senior Program Lead - Complex Government Programs
Senior Program Lead - Complex Government Programs

Draper • Massachusetts

On-site
USD 100,000 - 275,000
Work-life balance programs
Employee clubs
Discounts to local museums
+1
Senior Program Leader: Complex Tech Programs
Senior Program Leader: Complex Tech Programs

Draper Labs • Reston (VA)

On-site
USD 100,000 - 275,000
Senior Program Manager — Complex Government Projects
Senior Program Manager — Complex Government Projects

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. • Cambridge (MA)

On-site
USD 100,000 - 275,000
Top Secret clearance eligible
Competitive benefits
Senior Program Manager, DoD/IC Programs
Senior Program Manager, DoD/IC Programs

Draper • Reston (VA)

On-site
USD 100,000 - 275,000
Work-life balance
Employee clubs
Health workshops
+3
Senior Program Manager — Driving Complex Tech Wins
Senior Program Manager — Driving Complex Tech Wins

Draper Labs • Cambridge (MA)

On-site
USD 100,000 - 275,000
Work-life balance programs
Employee clubs
Discounts to cultural activities