Manager Programs 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems (NGMS) sector is looking for motivated and execution-oriented Manager Programs 3 to support our Advanced Mission Capabilities Business Unit onsite in Linthicum, MD. The selected candidate will be responsible for the execution of a large-scale franchise production program. This position will report directly to the Advanced Battle Management Production Director. The primary objective will be the delivery of all customer and programmatic commitments to include schedule, cost, quality and technical requirements.  The individual will lead a highly skilled and dedicated cross-functional production team from program startup through execution and completion.  Primary responsibilities will be P&L & People Leadership, Operations, Global Supply Chain, Engineering, and Financial Management.

What You’ll Get To Do:

• Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
• Provide profit and loss leadership across the entire program
• Directing all phases of the program from Start-up through completion
• Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
• Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work
• Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
• Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines
• Development and adherence to the IMS and Program Schedule
• Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Conducting thorough Risk & Opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
• Managing suppliers to meet program objectives
• Leverage interpersonal skills to manage daily team battle rhythm and recurring joint meetings (to include status, awareness and escalations)
• Participating in the negotiation of contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
• Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
• Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
• Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities
• Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
• Strengthening communications with stakeholders and cultivate a culture of transparency

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience, OR Masters and 6 years of experience supporting U.S. Government or DoD contracts in a project or program management capacity.
• Demonstrated experience leading production or development programs with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance using program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management tools, and/or Scope Board or similar business processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing programs or portfolios with annual budgets of approximately $200M, including responsibility for cost performance, revenue delivery, and profit margin objectives.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams responsible for program execution, production delivery, or system development, including coordination across engineering, manufacturing, finance, and program controls functions.
• Experience communication program status, risks, and mitigation strategies to internal leadership and/or government customers during formal program reviews.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• A current/active DoD Secret clearance is required to be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working in a dynamic or rapidly changing program environment including managing schedule, cost, or technical changes while maintaining customer engagement and program execution.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders, including government customers, suppliers, prime contractor, or internal leadership, in support of program execution or contract performance .
• Experience supporting or leading large scale production programs with a contract values of >=$500M.
• Demonstrated experience with formal government reviews such as PMR, SRR, PDR, or CDR, including preparation of program status, risk, cost or schedule performance.
• Professional certifications related to project or program management such as PMP, EVM/CAM certifications, etc.

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $184,300.00 - $276,500.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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