IMU Development Program Manager

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory•Cambridge, MA

5d•$100,000 - $275,000

About The Position

The IMU Development Program Manager will lead the development of complex inertial systems in support of strategic programs. The role spans strategy and long-term planning through day-to-day project execution, including partnering with industry to mature key technologies and overseeing their integration with electro-mechanical and sensor subsystems throughout the program lifecycle. The manager owns execution of medium to large, complex projects and programs, meeting cost, schedule, and technical performance targets while exceeding customer expectations. The position manages program teams and customer relationships, oversees resource and supplier plans, identifies and addresses risks and opportunities, supports business growth and proposals, and ensures compliance with quality systems and customer requirements. Applicants selected will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance; a Secret clearance is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; an engineering, computer science, business, or related technical field is preferred.
At least 7 years of professional project or program management experience in the commercial or defense industry.
Advanced knowledge of program management tools and processes, such as Earned Value Management (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and/or opportunity, risk, and issue management.
Experience working on government projects or programs with direct internal and external customer interfaces.
Ability to work with functional organizations to achieve program execution and business goals.
Ability to implement continuous improvement and balance priorities in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
Ability to travel as needed.
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and applications.
Experience executing programs through all product lifecycles.
Persuasiveness and strong relationship-building ability.
Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills.
Knowledge of and a proven track record in successful business interaction.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Must obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Secret security clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

Own program execution for medium to large, complex projects and programs, including cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer expectations.
Establish program performance measurement baselines and develop, implement, and update resource allocation plans.
Work with functional organizations to recruit, retain, and develop key talent.
Manage projects and programs from inception through completion, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Serve as primary customer contact, manage project and program teams, and lead review sessions to ensure scope and technical requirements are met.
Work with Supply Chain to manage suppliers and monitor their performance.
Identify, assess, and respond to program opportunities, risks, and issues involving cost, schedule, technical elements, and deliverables.
Build customer partnerships and balance customer needs and expectations against program plans.
Develop new business or expand existing products and technologies with customers.
Provide team leadership and foster an open, positive, inclusive environment and high morale.
Participate in contract negotiations, reporting, deliverables, and changes.
Deploy quality control and quality assurance processes and ensure adherence to the Quality Management System and customer requirements.
Coordinate win strategies, competitive captures, and compliant proposals to support business portfolio growth.
Manage all phases of the business cycle in accordance with company policies and processes.
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and deliver impactful presentations.