Mgr Programs 2

Northrop Grumman•Rolling Meadows, IL

4d•$153,800 - $230,800•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Programs 2 to support the International portfolio within the II&S Operating Unit. This position will be responsible for the leadership and execution of international programs supporting aircraft survivability and related mission capabilities. The Program Manager will have responsibility for program performance across cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and customer commitments. The selected candidate will work across a highly integrated team including Engineering, Logistics, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality, Contracts, Business Management, Global Trade, and other functional organizations to ensure successful execution and delivery. This role requires a leader who can manage near-term execution while maintaining focus on customer relationships, financial performance, risk management, and long-term program and portfolio growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with eight (8) years of relevant professional experience or a Master’s degree with six (6) years of experience consistent with Northrop Grumman requirements for a Manager Programs 2 position.
Minimum of 3 years of program management experience.
Demonstrated experience managing program cost, schedule, technical performance, risk, and customer commitments.
Experience managing or supporting programs utilizing Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Cost Plus, and Time & Materials (T&M) contract types.
Demonstrated experience working within and leading cross-functional teams.
Experience with program financial management, forecasting, risk and opportunity management, and program performance reporting.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers, program teams, functional organizations, and leadership.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Must possess an active Secret clearance to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience managing international programs and contracts.
Working knowledge and experience with Incoterms® and international contractual/commercial requirements.
IPRS program experience.
Experience supporting Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and/or Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
Experience within aerospace, defense, aircraft survivability, electronic warfare, or related mission systems.
Demonstrated experience managing complex programs involving multiple internal functions, suppliers, customers, and international stakeholders.
Experience developing and executing program growth strategies, proposals, contract changes, and follow-on opportunities.
Experience presenting program performance, risks, financial outlook, and recommended courses of action to senior leadership and customers.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage assigned international programs with accountability for cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and contractual performance.
Establish program objectives and provide clear direction to program team members and supporting functional organizations.
Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, financial forecasts, risk and opportunity plans, and execution strategies.
Manage program financial performance including sales, margin, cash, forecasts, Estimate at Completion (EAC), and Estimate to Complete (ETC).
Ensure program execution is aligned with contractual requirements, Statements of Work, customer commitments, and internal business objectives.
Manage programs utilizing multiple contract structures, including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Cost Plus, and Time & Materials (T&M) contracts.
Lead program reviews and provide clear assessments of program health, including performance, risks, opportunities, corrective actions, and required leadership decisions.
Identify program risks early, establish actionable mitigation plans, and drive issues to closure.
Partner closely with Contracts and other functions in the execution of international contracts, including applicable commercial terms and Incoterms®.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with international customers, prime contractors, partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Coordinate effectively across geographically dispersed and cross-functional teams.
Support customer negotiations, contract changes, proposals, Requests for Information, and other program-related business activities.
Support development of program growth strategies, follow-on opportunities, and long-range business planning.
Drive disciplined execution while balancing customer requirements, contractual commitments, affordability, schedule, and business performance.
Establish accountability across the program team and ensure actions, commitments, and decisions are documented and driven to closure.
Communicate program status, issues, risks, and recommendations clearly and concisely to customers and senior leadership.
Promote a culture of collaboration, ownership, ethical conduct, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.