Draper Labs
Program Manager 2 Global Missions
Draper Labs, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090
Job Description Summary:The Program Manager 2 is responsible for program capture, development, planning, and execution. The Program Manager develops new programs with Draper programs customers, including NASA and the commercial industry, to partner in the development of new systems and technologies. Manages and ensures the timely completion of specific, defined multidiscipline defense programs or projects of greater than average complexity and scope.Duties/Responsibilities* Responsible for managing complex programs that may involve managing fixed-price contracts with high dollar volume or contract length.* Oversees program budget and schedules.* Responsible for program growth.* Responsible for marketing new technology or follow-on business acquisition.* May be responsible for business development within the current customer base and/or for new customers.* Responsible for program execution including interfacing with customers.* Coordinating successful execution of programs with internal stakeholders.* Ensures contractual deliverables are completed on schedule and within the approved budget.* Support Program Directors, Business Area Leads, and Senior Program Managers in the development of internal products and provide recommendations for research and development.* Develop technical program management best practices and provide training/mentoring to project teams.* Monitors dependencies across multiple inter-related technical projects to adhere to methodologies, budgets, and timing.* Gather and report consolidated technical project status and financial information to leadership.* Recommends changes to improve processes and alleviate process inaccuracy and duplication.Skills/Abilities* Program and project management skills.* Ability to quickly learn new technologies and/or new applications.* Knowledge and a 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.EducationBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent discipline required.Experience* 5-7 years program-related experience in functional or program management.* Experience in a program-related area with functional or program management. Aerospace systems and program experience is preferred.Additional Job Description:
Deep understanding of DoD/IC customer culture, missions, and national security challenges.Program/project management experience in complex technical activities in USG/DoD programs.Direct experience in program/project management of R&D technology development activities, and/or successful USG technology transition activities.Direct experience in developing risk management plans, budgets, and schedules, and delivering presentations/reviews.Ability to interact with and provide direction to multidisciplinary technical teams both internal and external to Draper.Excellent written and spoken communication skills, including strong presentation skills to groups of >20 attendees.Current / in-scope Top Secret clearance, with the ability to successfully obtain program-specific accesses as required.US Citizenship required.Job Location - City:CambridgeJob Location - State:MassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code:02139-3563Our 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 at
www.draper.com/careers .Equal Employment Opportunity:Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity 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, gender identity, 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 hr@draper.com.
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Deep understanding of DoD/IC customer culture, missions, and national security challenges.Program/project management experience in complex technical activities in USG/DoD programs.Direct experience in program/project management of R&D technology development activities, and/or successful USG technology transition activities.Direct experience in developing risk management plans, budgets, and schedules, and delivering presentations/reviews.Ability to interact with and provide direction to multidisciplinary technical teams both internal and external to Draper.Excellent written and spoken communication skills, including strong presentation skills to groups of >20 attendees.Current / in-scope Top Secret clearance, with the ability to successfully obtain program-specific accesses as required.US Citizenship required.Job Location - City:CambridgeJob Location - State:MassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code:02139-3563Our 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 at
www.draper.com/careers .Equal Employment Opportunity:Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity 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, gender identity, 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 hr@draper.com.
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