Associate Program Manager

Description:

This APM will support the Program Manager in the execution of a strategic development project. The APM will help to oversee project progress, ensure on-time execution and accomplishment of organizational requirements. The APM will help to coordinate and participate in routine multi-functional meetings, support action item tracking, project schedule management, engage with third party contractors, lead internal coordination and communication, and develop project briefing materials.

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
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• 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.