Associate Program Manager

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:

Supports Program Manager(s) and/or Director(s) in the completion of administrative and managerial assignments contributing to the execution of projects/programs of various size and complexity.

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development and maintenance of project/program documentation to include project/program plans, Integrated Master Schedule, opportunity/risk/issue tracking, purchase requisitions, action item tracking, lessons learned, etc. Monitors project/program budget.
• Works under the supervision of the Product Line Director or Program Director or assigned Program Manager.
• Serves as alternate customer contact for program information. 
• Supports Program Manager(s) and/or Director(s) in business development within current customer base and/or for new customers.                      
• Facilitate program reporting using prescribed business tools.
• Regularly interacts with project/program team members.
• Effectively conveys work results to the project/program team and supervisors in oral and written form; clearly communicates with management and peers on routine matters.
• Initiates Lifecycle Management (LCM) planning for project/program.

Skills and Abilities:

• Awareness of basic project/program management tools, processes and techniques to assist with project/program activities to meet the successful execution of assigned project/program. 
• Ability to organize programmatic information for effective planning, execution, project/program monitoring and control, and decision-making.    
• Experience with integrating team member inputs into reports and presentations for, and as directed, by the program manager. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with MS office applications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (major in engineering, computer science, business, or related technical field preferred)

Experience:

• 2 years’ professional experience in project/program management in commercial or defense industry required

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance is preferred.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$82,300.00 - $220,000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.  Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

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