Program Manager - Sensor Development

Sensors Program Manager

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.

Job Description Summary

The Sensors Program Manager will lead the development of complex sensor systems in support of strategic programs. This dynamic role will span strategy and long-term planning to details of day-to-day project execution. Focus will be on development of low-to-mid TRL technologies leading toward the goal of technology transition to production.

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

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. Secret Clearance is required.

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