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Associate Program Manager-Growth & Capture

Draper Labs
United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge
555 Technology Square (Show on map)
Apr 28, 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: The Associate Program Manager supports the Electronic Systems Growth and Capture organization in execution of its support of business development for Electronic Systems as a whole. The position works under the guidance of the Director and Program Manager for Growth and Capture who carry the responsibility of supporting business development for the four sub-business areas of Electronic Systems. We are actively seeking an associate program manager with a diverse set of skills, strong business knowledge and financial acumen. If you are ready to make an impact and have a strong desire to serve the nation's security, please consider this opportunity. The Associate Program Manager will: Develop and maintain pipeline analytics, monitor data integrity of the underlying systems, and support reviews of opportunities and product line data for Electronic Systems. Support Growth and Capture to establish, maintain and execute the Electronic Systems business area strategy and business plan to capture new business and attain the Electronic Systems business goals. Help Electronic Systems business areas to plan and track resource expenditure employed to achieve Electronic Systems business goals as identified in the Electronic Systems Strategy and Integrated Business Plan and assists the business areas to optimize resource utilization to maximize Return On Investment (ROI) across the Integrated Business Plan five-year and Strategy ten-year time frame Provide quantified input data describing Electronics Systems progress toward business goals to be captured in quarterly Integrated Business Plan, Quarterly Business Review, and yearly Business Strategy updates. Maintain a calendar of critical Electronic Systems business pursuits and tracks accomplishments towards key milestones in the capture plan for each pursuit. Job Description:* Duties/Responsibilities * 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* making * 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: Preferred Qualifications Understanding of the business development environment for contractors in the Defense and Intelligence communities is preferred Strong business acumen, MBA desirable Ability to work across the organization and build relationships Strong analytic skills and ability to integrate inputs and analyses into reports and draw conclusions; present results at varying levels of management. 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 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.