Program Manager 1 Electronic Systems

Company: Draper Labs
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: January 22, 2025

Job Description:

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 .Job Description Summary:At Draper, we develop, field and produce technological solutions to meet our customer's most challenging problems. We are actively seeking an experienced Program Manager (PM) with a diverse set of program leadership skills to help drive the day-to-day programmatic activity related to the execution and successful delivery of awarded production-based business as part of Draper's Electronic Systems' production program management team. If you are ready to make a difference and have a strong desire to serve this nation's national security, please consider this opportunity.

Scope of Responsibilities:
The Program Manager (PM) will manage custom microcircuit production programs as assigned within the Draper Electronic Systems Business Unit. The PM will be accountable for execution and on-time successful delivery of Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition production programs having a combined value of $25M+ per year.

Programmatic Scope:
The PM will be expected to drive the direction and provide the leadership and oversight that ensures:
* On-time delivery of program product and contractual data deliverables
* Successful manufacturing of "production-ready" solutions into "mission-capable" security enabled deliverable product for the DoD
* High customer satisfaction
* Achievement of programmatic financials in support of corporate business objectives
* Consistent adherence to production schedule, budget, specification, and quality requirements
* Compliance with FAR, program security, and Microfab operational requirements
Critical Technical Knowledge Areas Required Include:
* Program management experience within and knowledge of current semiconductor fabrication processes and relevant industry standards related to DoD trusted microelectronics manufacturing within clean room settings.
* A broad understanding of the application of these technical areas to defense weapon systems is desired.
* Program management experience within ISO9001 and AS9100 manufacturing environments highly desirable.
* As an integral part of the greater Electronic Systems production program management team, under the oversight of the Director, the PM will drive all phases of a Florida production site and ensure execution and delivery output of that site in collaboration with the Draper lead production PM team in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
* In collaboration with the lead PM team, the PM will manage, strengthen, and grow customer relationships and support capture activities including leading proposal efforts as required and directed.

Active Secret Clearance is required with ability to obtain program-specific clearance.Job Description:Duties/Responsibilities
* Manages project planning and execution of individual or a collection of projects.
* Performs activity and resource planning in coordination with the assigned engineering lead.
* Manages all pre contract and post award contractual requirements including, but not limited to, protection of Draper proprietary data through non disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and Intellectual Property agreements.
* Performs cost estimating and budget planning.
* Analyzes and manages project risk and manages reports and necessary documentation from inception to close out following all Draper QMS procedures.
* Leads the development of proposals in a teaming fashion with engineering, program administration, and F&A.
* Effectively conveys work results to the project team, business leads, and supervisors in oral and written form; clearly communicates with sponsors, management and peers.
* Effectively integrates team member inputs into reports and presentations.
* Collaborates with customers through both program execution and business development activities.
* Regularly interacts with customers and technical staff to bring new concepts/solutions to our sponsors.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities
* Program and project management skills.
* Ability to quickly learn new technologies and/or new applications.
* Knowledge and proven track record of successful business interaction.
* Ability to be persuasive and a strong relationship builder.
* Possess excellent communications, presentation and networking skills.
* Ability to travel on an as needed basis.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business or related field of study required.

Experience
3-5 years experience in program related area with functional or program management experience. Aerospace systems experience is preferred. 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 for future consideration.Job Location - City:St. PetersburgJob Location - State:FloridaJob Location - Postal Code:33716Our 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 .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 .

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