Manager Programs 2

Northrop Grumman•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$161,100 - $241,700•Onsite

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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Program Manager 2. This position will be located on-site in Woodland Hills, California and will support Advanced Navigation Solutions for the Navigation and Cockpit Systems (NACS) Business Unit (BU). Learn more about the Northrop Grumman’s Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) efforts here. What You'll Get To Do: The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals. Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development), program initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and program closure (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to: Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community 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 Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions. 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 System (EVMS) control methodologies and tools Participating in internal Program Management Reviews, Headcount Reviews, Financial Forecast reviews, and monthly EAC submittits Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning Preparation of charts and briefings on status/progress and processes; delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders 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 Development and adherence to master plans and schedules Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in a Business Administration or advanced STEM degree and 8 years, or Master’s in a Business Administration or advanced STEM degree and 6 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or program management in other industries
At least a year of demonstrated experience leading P&L programs and demonstrated experience with proposals and competitive capture strategy
Demonstrated program management experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry using Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) principles and Cost Account Management (CAM)
US Citizenship required
A current/active US Government Secret clearance required to be considered and the ability to obtain and maintain an SAP clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with program execution on multiple contract times, for example: FFP and CPFF
Experience with Navigation Technology Domain
Experience with airworthiness system certification to an MSO / TSO
Experience with software and product development in accordance with DO-178C and DO-254
Experience in Production and product line stand-up

Responsibilities

Delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions.
Lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.
Lead all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development), program initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and program closure (contract closeout).
Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs or subsystems.
Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community.
Establish a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations.
Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives.
Measure and report program performance.
Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
Identify, distribute, track, and complete program requirements.
Establish and manage the program and subordinate baselines.
Develop and adhere to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) control methodologies and tools.
Participate in internal Program Management Reviews, Headcount Reviews, Financial Forecast reviews, and monthly EAC submittals.
Identify, allocate and manage program resources, including workforce planning.
Prepare charts and briefings on status/progress and processes; deliver presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders.
Manage Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.).
Manage suppliers to meet program objectives.
Adhere to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.
Ensure program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities.
Develop and adhere to master plans and schedules.
Conduct thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization.