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Program Manager 2-Maritime Autonomy

Draper Labs
United States, D.C., Washington
1220 12th Street Southeast (Show on map)
Feb 21, 2025
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: Draper's maritime systems business area delivers beyond state of the art maritime autonomy software for bespoke/mission critical applications, as well as navigation, communication, and manned-unmanned teaming solutions for challenging undersea environments to address critical national security challenges. We are on a growth path to expand our customer set and product offerings, supporting the Navy's need to rapidly build and deploy a fleet of capable, unmanned, maritime assets. We are seeking a candidate with an extensive network and experience within the Navy and Intelligence Community for maritime autonomous or unmanned systems (both undersea and surface), to operate as a capture lead in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Responsibilities include portfolio visioning and road mapping; identifying, capturing, and growing new business; managing customer engagement, executing programs, and leading transition of Draper's innovative solutions for national security sponsors. Further, the role includes identifying additional technologies and capabilities Draper has to offer and applying them to our sponsor's missions. Note: This requisition is specifically interested in experience in Maritime systems. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities * Responsible for managing complex programs that may involve managing fixed price contract with high dollar volume or contract length. * Oversees program budget and schedules. * Responsible for program growth * Responsible for marketing new technology or follow* on business acquisition. * May be responsible for business development within current customer base and/or for new customers. * Responsible for program execution including interfacing with customers * Coordinating successful execution of programs with internal stakeholders. * Ensures contractual deliverables are completed on schedule and within the approved budget. * Support Program Directors, Business Area Leads, and Senior Program Managers in the development of internal products and provide recommendations for research and development. * Develop technical program management best practices and provide training/mentoring to project teams * Monitors dependencies across multiple inter* related technical projects to adhere to methodologies, budgets, and timing * Gather and report consolidated technical project status and financial information to leadership * Recommends changes to improve processes and alleviate process inaccuracy and duplication. 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, Business or equivalent discipline required. Experience * 5-7 years program related experience in functional or program management. * Experience in program related area with functional or program management. Aerospace systems and program experience is preferred. Additional Job Description: Preferred Qualifications: * Recent experience / awareness of INDOPACOM issues * Experience negotiating and managing government contracts from the industry side. * Advanced degree(s) in relevant subjects. * Experience in maritime sensors, communications, navigation, and other payloads and specialized capabilities Security Requirement This position requires the candidate be a U.S. citizen and hold an active TS security clearance with a current in-scope Background Investigation and ability to attain and maintain TS/SCI. Travel Anticipated travel up to 25% Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. Job Location - City: Cambridge Job Location - State: Massachusetts Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563 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. Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity 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, 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.