Senior Program Manager: Complex Defense & Space Programs

Draper Labs; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 275,000; Full time

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.