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Program Manager -Space Systems

Company: The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc.
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 1,800 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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be -an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. - -We understand the value of diversity 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, gender identity, 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.
Responsibilities
The Draper Space Systems Program Office is seeking a Program Manager who will be responsible for managing Draper Space Systems programs. The candidate will have demonstrated skills in project and program management and possess aerospace program and technology experience. - Responsibilities will include supporting and leading critical space programs, including program capture, development, planning and execution. - Candidate will be responsible for supporting new and existing programs with Draper space programs customers including NASA and commercial industry to partner in the development of new space systems and technologies. - Demonstrated experience with the overall program life-cycle from proposal through execution is essential. -The program manager will be responsible for program execution including interfacing with customers, coordinating successful execution with internal stakeholders, and insuring contractual deliverables are completed on schedule and within the approved budget. -This position will support the Draper Space Systems Director, Business Area Leads, and Senior Program Managers in the development of internal products and provide recommendations for research and development. - - - -

Qualifications
Degree in a related technical field. 10+ years of experience in aerospace systems is desired. -Program and project management skills are required including work breakdown structure, budget planning and execution, integrated master schedule development and maintenance, and risk and opportunity management. - Additionally, the candidate will have a technically versatile background with the ability to quickly learn new technologies and/or new applications; and, the ability to identify new opportunities. The candidate will possess an intimate knowledge, and track record of successful business interaction with internal stakeholders and customers. - The candidate must have excellent communications, presentation, and networking skills. - The ideal candidates has the ability and interest to understand and embrace Draper's mission as a not-for-profit R&D organization
Security Requirement: - - - -


  • Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. -

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