Manager Programs 3

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

10d•$193,000 - $289,600•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 Aeronautics Systems Sector has an opening for a Manager Programs 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within Triton program. This on-site leadership role is located in San Diego, California. This Manager Programs 3 position will join the Triton Development Program Management Team, reporting to the Triton Development Program Director. This is a leadership position with responsibilities including managing the cost, schedule, and performance of Development contracts. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to execute in development programs
Excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborative management style, and an inherent drive to deliver on commitments
Ability to drive change and deliver results in a challenging environment
Bachelor’s degree and10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below
Related experience includes project management, program management, engineering, capture support, and/or business management functions.
Prior experience leading large multi-functional teams
An active US Government Secret Clearance
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Nice To Haves

Experience in managing engineering teams
An active US Government Top Secret Clearance
STEM degree
Experience successfully managing programs of $50M or greater in the aerospace industry
Experience with preparing proposals and negotiating contract and financial terms and conditions
Experience in managing classified programs

Responsibilities

Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion
Responsible for the product quality, cost, schedule, and technical performance of contracted activities
Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contracts
Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.
Effectively coordinate across multiple program IPTs to manage program execution
Actively manage Risk, Issues & Opportunities to ensure program execution success
Define, negotiate, monitor & track performance of suppliers; manage change and ensure performance to plan
Deliver financial results in alignment with the annual operating plan (AOP)