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

The Associate Program Manager supports the assigned Program Manager in execution of the assigned programs. Works under the guidance of a lead program manager who carries the responsibility of the project execution and future program development. Provides support to cost and schedule controls and assists in tracking technical and programmatic execution. In some cases, may take on the authority of managing specific portions of a program such as a subcontract 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.
  
  

Skills/Abilities

• 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
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• Ability to integrate team member inputs into reports and presentations for, and as directed, by the program manager.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
  
  

Education

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 may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

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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.