What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Program Manager – Assured PNT Systems position at Draper?
Overview
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. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.
Job Description Summary
The Associate Program Manager supports various Program Managers in the execution of their assigned programs, including, but not limited to the Precision Instruments (PNC1) and Multi-Sensor Navigation (PNC2) business areas within the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Solutions portfolio. Works under the guidance of lead program managers and business area leads who carry the responsibility of the project execution and future program/opportunity development. Provides support to cost and schedule controls, assists in tracking technical and programmatic execution, as well as opportunity development and tracking. In some cases, may take on the authority of managing specific portions of a program such as a subcontracts, but in all cases reports functionally to the assigned Program Manager.
Duties/Responsibilities
Job Description:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering, Technical, or Business field of study
Experience
3-5 years of professional experience in program management.
Additional Job Description
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.
Job Location - City:
Cambridge
Job Location - State:
Massachusetts
Job Location - Postal Code:
02139-3563
Our 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 www.draper.com/careers.
Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity 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, 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.
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. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.
Job Description Summary
The Associate Program Manager supports various Program Managers in the execution of their assigned programs, including, but not limited to the Precision Instruments (PNC1) and Multi-Sensor Navigation (PNC2) business areas within the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Solutions portfolio. Works under the guidance of lead program managers and business area leads who carry the responsibility of the project execution and future program/opportunity development. Provides support to cost and schedule controls, assists in tracking technical and programmatic execution, as well as opportunity development and tracking. In some cases, may take on the authority of managing specific portions of a program such as a subcontracts, but in all cases reports functionally to the assigned Program Manager.
Duties/Responsibilities
Job Description:
- Assists in the development of project documentation to include, but not limited to, program plans, schedules, statements of work, risk tracking, purchase requisitions.
- Performs data entry and management using prescribed business tools.
- Works with the technical team to implement and update Program Plans and Integrated Master Schedule.
- Maintains actions and problem tracking systems
- Ability to apply basic administrative principles.
- Ability to learn new principles and learn Draper’s business tools.
- Works under the supervision of the Associate Director for Portfolio Execution and the assigned program manager.
- Regularly interacts with project team staff.
- Effectively conveys work results to the project team and supervisors in oral and written form; clearly communicates with management and peers on routine matters.
- Ability to apply basic program management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project/program activities to meet the successful delivery and of execution of assigned programs.
- Ability to organize programmatic information for effective planning, execution, project monitoring and control, and decision
- making
- Ability to integrate team member inputs into reports and presentations for, and as directed, by the program manager.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering, Technical, or Business field of study
Experience
3-5 years of professional experience in program management.
Additional Job Description
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.
Job Location - City:
Cambridge
Job Location - State:
Massachusetts
Job Location - Postal Code:
02139-3563
Our 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 www.draper.com/careers.
Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity 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, 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.
