Program Manager 3, VMS Hardware Manager

Northrop Grumman

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Melbourne, FL
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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

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TL;DR · Program Manager 3, VMS Hardware Manager

The Program Manager 3 - VMS Hardware Manager joins the Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design team to oversee multiple Vehicle Management Systems suppliers. This role involves managing subcontractors to meet program objectives, enforcing Statement of Work execution, and maintaining collaborative relationships with customers, engineering, and operations. Key responsibilities include measuring supplier performance, negotiating contracts, and managing change through control board activities. The successful candidate will develop and adhere to budget baselines using Earned Value Management, Integrated Master Plans, and Integrated Master Schedules. Required skills include formal leadership experience, project management principles, and proficiency with the Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA and Confluence. The work focuses on solving technical challenges in survivability, autonomy, and battle management for next-generation future aircraft and collaborative autonomous platforms.

What you'll do

  • Manage multiple suppliers to ensure they meet specific program objectives and contract requirements.
  • Enforce subcontractor execution of the Statement of Work and support necessary contract modifications.
  • Measure and report supplier performance as it relates to overall program performance.
  • Negotiate contracts, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
  • Identify, distribute, track, and complete all program requirements.
  • Develop and maintain program baselines using Earned Value Management or similar cost and schedule tools.
  • Create and adhere to master plans, schedules, and internal company policies.
  • Deliver professional presentations to customers, executive management, and other key stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience, or a Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years.
  • Must have a Master’s degree and 8 years of related experience, or a Master of Science in STEM and 7 years.
  • Must have an active US Government Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • Must have U.S. Citizenship.
  • Must have demonstrated experience in a formal leadership role such as a Project Lead, Integrated Team Lead, or Cost Account Manager.
  • Must have demonstrated experience with program management principles, including project management, scheduling, and budget management.
  • Must have demonstrated experience managing or interfacing with suppliers.
  • Experience with vehicle management systems, guidance and control systems, or flight and safety critical software (preferred).
  • Experience managing multiple suppliers through contract award, design, and execution phases (preferred).
  • Experience managing programs over $50 Million per year with P&L responsibilities (preferred).
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams of 5 or more individuals (preferred).
  • Experience using tools such as EVMS, IMP, IMS, or the Atlassian tool suite (preferred).
  • Experience producing professional written communications and delivering verbal presentations to senior leadership (preferred).

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