Manager Programs 3
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’s Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Program Manager 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals and lead the Mission Systems (MS) Integrated Product Team (IPT) for the RQ-4 Enterprise. This position will be located in San Diego, CA. The MS IPT Lead will provide day-to-day leadership and technical/programmatic oversight for the Mission Systems IPT supporting multiple efforts across the RQ-4 Enterprise. This IPT is responsible for Mission Systems products and services including ground segments, payloads, communications subsystems, and networks. The MS IPT Lead will interface with Customer Program Offices, Program Leadership, Business Operations, Program Integration, and the Avionics Engineering Integration & Execution (EI&E) and Center of Technical Excellence (CoTE) organizations to shape future requirements and ensure contracted Mission Systems scope defined by applicable Statements of Work (SOWs) is achieved within budget, schedule, technical, and closure criteria. This individual will lead a large team including both internal and external teammates and suppliers to ensure overall Mission Systems program objectives are achieved. Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of related professional and/or military experience; or Master’s degree and 7 years of related professional and/or military experience
- Related experience includes program management and/or mission systems / avionics / C4ISR / software-enabled systems development, integration, test, or sustainment
- Proven leadership of engineering cross-functional teams within an IPT environment
- Prior experience with program execution including cost, schedule, risk, and performance accountability for technical scope
- Strong background in customer engagement, proposal development, and contract execution
- Demonstrated experience managing complex responsibilities with multiple stakeholders (internal and external)
- Familiarity with government/military contracts, acquisition processes, and sustainment requirements
- Active Us Government Secret Clearance (or higher)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet business needs, and ability to be granted and maintain special program access as required
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time
- Must be able to obtain a valid U.S. Passport
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in a STEM discipline, or Master’s degree in Business Administration
- Active TS/SCI/SAP Clearance
- Experience with UAV mission systems subsystems (ground segments, payloads, communications, and networks) and related integration, test, and sustainment activities
- Experience leading Mission Systems efforts across multiple phases of the program lifecycle within a complex aerospace or defense environment
- Previous experience working with U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and International customers
- Experience with Earned Value Management, including assessing EV progress and forecasting Estimates at Completion
- Experience with SOW development, BOE creation, and negotiations
- Five or more years of experience managing complex cost accounts
- Deep understanding of Mission Systems-related elements such as payload architecture, communications and networking, mission-system software, integration laboratories, Modeling & Simulation, and Mission Systems support to fleet operations
- Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across engineering, supply chain, business management, product support, and program management, as well as with executive leadership and customer stakeholders
- Exceptional communication skills – able to brief program leadership, engage customers, and translate technical content to stakeholders at all levels
- Demonstrated ability to delegate effectively while maintaining accountability for overall IPT success
- Strategic thinker with ability to align Mission Systems IPT objectives with program and functional goals, and a proven record of developing and implementing action plans to improve strategic growth using continuous improvement techniques across a large organization
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership for the RQ-4 Mission Systems IPT, including definition and communication of technical vision, strategy, and performance objectives
- Lead a diverse team of engineers, planners, and program staff responsible for ground segments, payloads, communications subsystems, and networks across the RQ-4 Enterprise
- Own cost, schedule, and technical execution for assigned Mission Systems scope across multiple contracts and internal projects, including development and maintenance of detailed IPT master schedules, budgets, and resource plans
- Partner closely with Systems Engineering and Product Support teams to ensure integrated Mission Systems solutions that meet performance, safety, security, and sustainment requirements
- Oversee issue and risk management for Mission Systems: identify, assess, and mitigate risks; develop and track closure plans; maintain risk and issue registers; and report status to Program Management and leadership
- Support proposal development activities, including Mission Systems SOW development, Basis of Estimate (BOE) creation, and negotiations for new and follow-on work
- Maintain Mission Systems performance metrics and report technical and programmatic status to Program Management and customers
- Oversee Mission Systems change management, including preparation of materials and input to Technical Review Boards, Configuration Control Boards, and Joint CCBs, and review of Mission Systems content in change packages
- Coordinate with the Avionics EI&E on staffing plans, assignments, and employee skill development to meet Mission Systems needs across the RQ-4 Enterprise
- Foster effective coordination with customers, suppliers, senior leadership, and cross-functional partners; facilitate clear communication and timely decision-making
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- a discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
