Program Manager 2 - Test & Support Equipment

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Secret security clearance is required and must be obtained and maintained. Travel of up to 25% is expected.

Salary: $100,000–$275,000 USD base salary.

Company

An independent nonprofit research and development organization delivering solutions across national defense, space exploration, biomedical engineering, and other critical technology areas.

What you will do

• Lead strategy, planning, execution, and sustainment for the Test and Support Equipment program area supporting D5LE and D5LE2 guidance systems.
• Manage program cost, schedule, technical performance, milestones, resources, and performance measurement baselines.
• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers, the U.S. Navy, and external stakeholders to align requirements and deliverables.
• Identify and address program risks, issues, opportunities, quality requirements, and supply chain performance.
• Lead customer reviews, contract activities, reporting, negotiations, proposals, and business growth initiatives.
• Provide leadership oversight, develop talent, and foster an inclusive, collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of professional project or program management experience in the commercial or defense industry; 10 years of relevant experience is desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business, science, or a related technical field; an engineering or science degree is preferred.
• Experience managing government programs with direct customer interfaces and executing programs through complete product lifecycles.
• Advanced knowledge of program management practices, including EVMS, integrated master plans and schedules, budgeting, and risk management.
• Previous experience developing specialized test and support equipment and integrating and testing relevant systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret government security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience building relationships with organizational leaders and developing data-driven insights for strategic goals.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and continuous improvement in matrixed environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment focused on innovation and mission-critical research and development.
• Programs supporting work-life balance and workplace flexibility.
• Employee clubs, health and finance workshops, off-site social events, and discounts for local museums and cultural activities.
• Inclusive workplace with equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation support.