Manager Programs 2

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

6d•$161,100 - $241,700•Hybrid

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics is currently seeking a motivated and execution-oriented Manager Programs 2 to join the MQ-4C Triton Program Management Team. This position will support our Autonomous Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting Business Unit in the Global Surveillance Division. The position will be based in our Rancho Bernardo, CA office and may be able to accommodate a hybrid telework schedule. This leadership role will be for the deputy PM under the Triton Sustainment Business Area for the Sustaining Engineering and Support IV (SES IV) and support the responsibility of managing the cost, schedule and performance of a segment of overall portfolio efforts. This position may also be responsible for proposal, baselining, development, and sustainment efforts to support program needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years of related experience as defined below.
Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering and engineering leadership, capture efforts, proposals, and/or business management related functions.
Experience with Earned Value Management
Ability to develop and manage schedules related to a major project or program
The ability to apply knowledge, insights and understanding of business and financial concepts, tools and processes to the benefit of program decisions, actions, and performance.
Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance

Nice To Haves

STEM degree.
Experience managing engineering teams.
Knowledge of Northrop Grumman internal processes, procedures, and organization.
Experience managing proposals.
Able to develop and manage schedules with complex interdependencies
Experience working Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts.
Experience with High Altitude Long Endurance platforms such as MQ-4C.
Demonstrated experience meeting customer needs, building strong relationships with strategic partners and guiding program teams and support functions to take action to satisfy customer expectation

Responsibilities

Ownership of projects and budgets
Management of program cost, schedule, performance, quality, and suppliers
Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work
Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
Development and adherence to master plans and schedules
Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
Ensuring all contractual technical requirements are met
Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
Measuring and reporting program performance
Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines
Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.
Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities