IMU Development Program Manager

Draper•Cambridge, MA

6d•$100,000 - $275,000•Onsite

About The Position

The IMU Development Program Manager leads 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 working with industry partners to mature key technologies and overseeing integration with electro-mechanical and sensor subsystems throughout the program lifecycle. The manager is accountable for program execution against cost, schedule, and technical performance goals and for meeting or exceeding customer expectations. This position is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and requires the ability to travel as needed. Selected applicants must 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 major is preferred.
At least 7 years of professional project or program management experience in the commercial or defense industry.
Experience working on government projects or programs with direct internal and external customer interfaces.
Advanced knowledge of project and 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.
Ability to work with functional organizations to achieve project or 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 lifecycle phases.
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.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Secret government security clearance is preferred.
A degree major in engineering, computer science, business, or a related technical field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Own execution of medium-to-large, complex projects and programs, meeting cost, schedule, and technical performance targets and exceeding customer expectations.
Establish the project or program performance measurement baseline.
Develop, implement, and update resource allocation plans; work with functional organizations to recruit, retain, and develop talent.
Manage and control projects and programs from inception through completion, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Serve as the primary customer contact for program activities; manage project and program teams and lead reviews to ensure scope and technical requirements are met.
Work with Supply Chain to manage suppliers and monitor their ongoing performance.
Identify and assess program opportunities, risks, and issues, and take appropriate action regarding cost, schedule, technical elements, and deliverables.
Build customer partnerships, balance customer needs and expectations with program plans, and develop new business or expand existing products and technologies with customers.
Provide leadership oversight and foster an open, positive, inclusive environment that supports team morale.
Participate in contract negotiations, reporting, deliverables, and changes.
Deploy quality control and quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with the Quality Management System and customer requirements.
Coordinate win strategy, competitive captures, and compliant proposals to support business portfolio growth.
Manage all phases of the business cycle in accordance with company policies and processes.
Ensure effective oral and written communication with internal and external stakeholders and deliver impactful presentations.