Manager Programs 3 - Communications Portfolio Lead

Northrop Grumman

109d • $161,500 - $242,300

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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (AS) sector is currently hiring a Communications and Identification Portfolio Program Manager 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The selected candidate will be responsible for delivering an integrated Communications Subsystem comprised of supplier developmental items, non-developmental items, and NGAS engineering. This opportunity is based in Melbourne, FL. This is a leadership position with daily executive interactions, and the selected candidate will display consistent impeccable judgment and embody Northrop Grumman leadership behaviors. The selected candidate should thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels, including executive leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience
• Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions
• Experience managing one or more suppliers and associated Supplier Management Teams(s) (SMT)
• Ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret Clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position

Nice To Haves

• STEM Degree
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance
• Prior roles executing on digital programs leading to an understanding of how digital ecosystems function, integrate data and deliver execution efficiencies
• Developing aerospace communications and identification solutions and managing the associated certification and accreditation process
• Leading a team in a matrixed environment to achieve program goals
• Integrating multiple components and capabilities into a subsystem
• Control Account Manager (CAM)
• Managing multiple suppliers and associated Supplier Management Teams (SMTs)
• Program management on Agile programs applying incremental planning and delivering programs on schedule

Responsibilities

• Positively lead, inspire, and motivate a team to execute to plan
• Effectively coordinate across multiple program IPTs to manage change and configuration of requirements
• Customer communication and collaboration to drive mutual goals and shared success
• Lead a team of technical team members to deliver integrated technical capabilities
• Leadership of a team of direct reports where you will define goals, develop the team, and ensure the team is continuously performing and growing into expanded roles
• Effectively prioritize in a dynamic environment to meet evolving and emerging requirements
• Manage team to baseline schedule, technical, and cost allocations
• Actively manage Risk, Issues & Opportunities to ensure program execution success
• Partner with functional disciplines to define and integrate expertise into the team
• Be a digital advocate, applying new tools and functionality to drive execution efficiencies
• Define, negotiate, monitor & track performance of suppliers; manage change, and ensure performance to plan
• Perform earned value (EV) management of labor and material control accounts

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree