Programs Manager, Ceramic Composites

Northrop Grumman

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$133,000–$199,600 / yr
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148 days ago
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This role $166k
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TL;DR · Programs Manager, Ceramic Composites

Manager Programs 2 - Ceramic Composites joins the COI Ceramics organization within the Mission Enabling Products division to manage programs involving ceramic matrix composite oxide and non-oxide products for commercial power, exhaust systems, and thermally resistant structures. This role serves as the primary point of contact for external customers while leading internal cross-functional teams through engineering, hardware fabrication, and testing phases. Key responsibilities include managing technical, financial, and contractual aspects of multiple programs, including Profit and Loss performance, proposal management, and risk mitigation. The candidate will utilize Microsoft Office tools, specifically Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint, to manage Integrated Master Schedules and Earned Value Management Systems. Essential skills include contract negotiation, budget control, and the ability to oversee internal research and development activities while ensuring safety, quality, and delivery objectives are met for critical ceramic composite components.

What you'll do

  • Manage technical, financial, contractual, and schedule aspects for multiple programs while maintaining Profit and Loss responsibility.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding status, performance, and requirements.
  • Capture new business through relationship development, proposal management, and defining technical strategies.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to ensure all members understand and execute their specific roles.
  • Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and track technical performance metrics.
  • Manage subcontractor relationships and oversee make/buy actions to meet program objectives.
  • Identify and mitigate program risks while identifying opportunities for project success.
  • Deliver presentations to customers, management, and other stakeholders regarding program progress.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree and 9 years of relevant Program Management experience, or a Master's degree and 7 years of experience.
  • Degree must be in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience managing all aspects of program execution including planning, implementation across Integrated Product Teams, and contracting.
  • Ability to manage external customers and internal functional teams through engineering, development, fabrication, and testing.
  • Demonstrated financial management skills including budget control, scheduling, Estimate at Complete (EAC), and identifying program changes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.

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