Manager Programs 2

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Rolling Meadows, IL
Salary: $153,800–$230,800 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 14 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
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 629 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Manager Programs 2

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The Manager Programs 2 joins the Mission Survivability Systems business unit within the Mission Systems sector. This role involves managing all phases of the program life cycle, from initial proposal development and startup through execution and final contract closeout. The manager is responsible for delivering all contractual requirements on cost and schedule while achieving technical performance goals. Key responsibilities include leading cross-functional Integrated Program Teams, cultivating customer relationships, and managing resources, budgets, and suppliers. The position requires utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and tools to track performance. Core competencies include strategic planning, risk and opportunity management, and contract negotiation. The work focuses on the research, development, integration, and testing of products, specifically involving Electro-Optical/Infra-Red product development and hardware and software systems.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM) Project Management Product Development Electro-Optical/Infra-Red CPFF CPIF FFP 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.
Direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
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.
Monitor program performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost and schedule control tools.
Negotiate contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, and key terms and conditions.
Identify, track, and manage program requirements, resources, and risks throughout the project.
Manage suppliers and government-supplied property to ensure all program objectives are met.

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 experience leading the 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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