Program Manager 2

Draper • Cape Canaveral, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with over 2,000 employees. The company focuses on national challenges in areas like military defense, space exploration, and biomedical engineering, delivering successful and usable solutions. Multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to foster innovation. This role is responsible for overseeing the execution of the full lifecycle of medium to large sized projects/program(s) of considerable complexity. The Program Manager 2 will work directly with Draper Cape Canaveral leadership to support strategic planning, development of long term schedules and planning factors across several programs, specifically to support the increase in Navy Strategic Systems work within the Cape Canaveral footprint. This individual will interface and communicate with other Draper Program Managers and FBM mission partners to facilitate integration across LE2 program activities, and assist with building a strong and coordinated working relationship with the Titusville Strategic Enhanced Ground Test facility to position Draper as a GN&C technology leader on the Space Coast.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of project/program management tools and processes such as Earned Value Management (EVMS), Integrated Master plan (IMP)/Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and/or Opportunity/Risk/Issue Management.
• Experience working government projects/programs with direct customer interfaces, both internal and external.
• Able to work with functional organizations to achieve project/program execution and business goals.
• Able to implement continuous improvement across projects/programs and balance priorities in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
• Ability to travel on an as needed basis.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and/or new applications.
• Experience executing programs through all product lifecycles.
• Ability to be persuasive and a strong relationship builder.
• Possess excellent communications, presentation and networking skills.
• Knowledge and proven track record of successful business interaction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.
• Bachelor’s degree (major in engineering, computer science, business, or related technical field preferred).
• 7 years professional experience in project/program management in commercial or defense industry required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Secret Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Own overall program execution, to include meeting cost, schedule, technical performance targets and exceeding customer expectations for medium to large sized projects/program(s) of considerable complexity.
• Establish project/program performance measurement baseline.
• Develop, implement and update resource allocation plans.
• Work with functional organizations to effectively 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 review sessions to ensure all work scope and technical requirements are met.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain organization in management of suppliers and monitor ongoing performance.
• Identify, assess and apply appropriate actions for project/program opportunities, risks, and issues in terms of cost, schedule, technical elements and deliverables.
• Establish strong customer partnerships and balance ongoing needs and expectations against plans.
• Develop new business or expand existing products/technologies with customers.
• Provide leadership oversight for the team creating an open, positive, inclusive environment to maintain high team morale.
• Participate in contract negotiations, reporting, deliverables and changes.
• Deploy appropriate quality control and quality assurance processes and ensure adherence to the Quality Management System and customer requirements.
• Coordinate win strategy, competitive captures, and compliant proposals to support current and future growth of the business portfolio.
• Manage all phases of the business cycle in accordance with the company's policies and processes.
• Ensure effective oral and written communications to internal and external stakeholders as well as impactful presentations.
• Support strategic planning, development of long term schedules and planning factors across several program to support the increase in Navy Strategic Systems work occurring with the Cape Canaveral footprint.
• Interface and communicate with other Draper Program Managers and FBM mission partners to facilitate integration across the LE2 program activities.
• Assist with building a strong and coordinated working relationship with the Titusville Strategic Enhanced Ground Test facility to position Draper as a GN&C technology leader on the Space Coast.

Benefits

• Workplace flexibility
• Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga
• Health and finance workshops
• Off site social events
• Discounts to local museums and cultural activities
• Committed to creating an inclusive environment
• Committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees