Manager Programs 3

Northrop Grumman

81d • $178,500 - $267,700

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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems (NGMS) sector is looking for Manager Programs 3, to support our Airborne Surveillance Business Unit onsite in Linthicum, Maryland. The selected candidate will be responsible for the production of the P-8 ALQ-240 Electronic Support Measures (ESM) system. This position will report directly to the Airborne Multi-mission Platform (AMMP) Operating Unit Director. 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) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or program management, OR Masters and 6 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or program management
• Demonstrated experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule and at or under cost with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, Scope Board or similar business process
• Demonstrated success executing firm price development contracts, achieving contractual milestones and deliverables with scope
• Demonstrated ability to manage program budgets of about $200M, while consistently meeting or exceeding revenue and profit margin targets
• U.S. citizenship is required
• A current/active Secret clearance is required

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing environments, while maintaining consistently high customer relations, service, and engagement
• Demonstrated success creating and maintaining strong executive level relationships with suppliers, customers, government representatives, primes and internal peers
• Experience leading a production program with a contract value >=$200M
• Experience in the aerospace/defense industry or within the Department of Defense
• Experience in Proposal Management

Responsibilities

• Provide profit and loss leadership across manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering for LRU performance
• Measure and report program performance
• Development and adherence to master plans and schedules
• Establish a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
• Lead direct reports and cross-functional teams to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
• Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the government community
• Deliver presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
• Establish and manage program and subordinate baselines
• Identify, allocate and manage program resources, including workforce planning
• Manage suppliers to meet program objectives
• Ensure program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities
• Leverage interpersonal skills to manage daily team battle rhythm and recurring joint government meetings (to include status, awareness and escalations)
• Strengthening communications with stakeholders and cultivate a culture of transparency
• Conduct thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
• Be able to obtain additional program access

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
• Competitive pay

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree