Manager Programs 1

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Rolling Meadows, IL
Salary: $127,000–$190,600 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 506 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Manager Programs 1

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The Manager Programs 1 joins the Mission Survivability Systems business unit to lead the delivery of contractual requirements on cost, schedule, and technical performance. This role involves managing all phases of the program life cycle, from proposal development and startup through execution and contract closeout. Key responsibilities include leading cross-functional Integrated Program Teams, cultivating customer relationships, and managing program resources, budgets, and suppliers. The individual will utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) and similar cost and schedule control methodologies to track performance. Core competencies include strategic planning, risk and opportunity management, and contract negotiation. The work focuses on supporting U.S. Government contracts, specifically involving product research, development, integration, and testing within the electro-optical and infra-red product development domain to ensure all technical specifications are met.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM) Project Management Product Development Electro-Optical Infra-Red Capture Planning Proposal Development Statement of Work Integrated Program Teams (IPT)

What you'll do

Manage all phases of the program life cycle from proposal development through contract closeout.
Deliver all contractual requirements on cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to meet specific program goals.
Develop new business opportunities through strategic planning, capture planning, and proposal development.
Cultivate customer relationships to identify and develop further opportunities within the customer community.
Track and report program performance using Earned Value Management or similar cost control methodologies.
Conduct thorough risk and opportunity management practices including identification and mitigation.
Manage program resources, including workforce planning, suppliers, and government-supplied property.

What we're looking for

Must have a Bachelor’s degree and experience, a Master’s degree and experience, or related experience.
Experience must be in supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
Must have 2 years of experience leading technical performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements.
Must have demonstrated success leading teams and/or organizations to achieve a common goal.
Must possess a Secret security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering or a similar field (preferred).
Active/current DoD Top Secret clearance (preferred).

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