Manager Programs 2

Northrop Grumman•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•$161,100 - $241,700•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Sector is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. NGMS Marine Systems is seeking a Program Manager 2 to serve as the Deputy Program Manager for Virginia-Class SSN/SSGN MAC (Multiple All-Up-Round Canister) Launching System Production. This position will be located onsite in Sunnyvale, CA and is contingent upon contract award. The ideal candidate demonstrates a broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities. The role requires the ability to collaborate within and across teams to accomplish goals; commitment to ethics, integrity, and innovation while challenging traditional ways of doing business; effective communication skills; and the ability to positively engage with internal and external customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience, supporting U.S. Government contracts/customers, program or project management, manufacturing, or a related industry.
2+ years of experience in program/project management and/or manufacturing operations, including responsibility for program, production, cost, schedule, and/or technical execution.
2+ years of experience serving in a formal program or project leadership role, such as Project Lead, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Cost Account Manager (CAM), or equivalent, with responsibility for executing work on schedule, within budget, and against defined technical and/or contractual requirements.
Experience leading cross-functional teams to execute defined program, project, manufacturing, or organizational objectives, including responsibility for task coordination, performance tracking, and issue resolution.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

An active/current U.S. government Secret security clearance.
Experience supporting U.S. Government and/or DoD programs or contracts within a manufacturing, production, or technical program environment.
Experience supporting programs through development, production, and/or sustainment lifecycle phases.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project or equivalent project scheduling/planning tools.
Experience managing or supporting program cost and schedule performance, including identifying variances and supporting corrective actions.
Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to program or project execution.
Experience preparing and delivering program status, cost, schedule, or performance information to program leadership and/or customers.

Responsibilities

Support the Program Manager in directing all phases of programs from inception through completion for a multi-year production program
Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple functions and projects
Conduct thorough risk and opportunity management: identify, mitigate, track, and realize opportunities and mitigations
Establish and manage budget baselines, including application of Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and tools
Establish milestones, and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules
Identify program problems and obtain solutions, including allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
Oversee implementation of design changes and process improvement
Direct and align subcontractors and suppliers to common program objectives and performance expectations
Act as a customer contact for program activities, including leading program review sessions with the customer and senior leadership
Cultivate customer relationships to develop new business and expand the product line
Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes
Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms & conditions of contract