Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. The Project Manager 1 (PM) reports into the Project Management Office (PMO) and will be responsible for managing three or more small to medium sized projects from initiation through closing. As part of the PMO team, the PM utilizes established project standards and procedures based on Project Management Institute best practices and has an eye for continuous improvement. He/she is a well-organized, systematic problem-solver with a proven ability to communicate ideas and develop business relationships. Experience with matrix organizations and managing IT projects with DFARS/DoD is of great value to this role.