Manager Programs 2

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

2d•$153,800 - $230,800•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Mission System (NGMS) Sector is seeking a Manager, Programs Level 2 to support the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division’s Advanced Land Sensors Operating Unit (OU) onsite in Linthicum, MD. This manager will lead a cross-functional organization to develop advanced capabilities for the OU. You will be responsible for profitable execution of programs that meet schedule and customer requirements. Our ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical expertise and collaborative people skills with the proven ability to work within a technically dynamic, high-growth, fast-paced and strategically important operating unit. 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). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to: Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community. Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans. 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. Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders. Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions. Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work. 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 (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools. Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning. 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 degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience, supporting U.S. Government contracts/customers, program or project management, or related industries.
Demonstrated experience serving in a formal program or project leadership role, such as Project Lead, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Cost Account Manager (CAM), or equivalent, with responsibility for delivering against defined technical, contractual, cost, schedule, and/or performance requirements.
Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and processes, including cost and schedule performance monitoring, variance analysis, forecasting, and/or Estimate at Completion (EAC) development.
Experience managing program or project execution against defined technical, contractual, cost, schedule, and/or performance requirements, including identification, tracking, and resolution of execution issues.
Experience leading cross-functional teams of 5 or more individuals, including responsibility for task coordination, performance tracking, schedule execution, and issue resolution.
Experience developing written program communications, including reports, executive briefings, status updates, and/or program reviews, and presenting program information to senior leadership, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must possess a current/active U.S. DoD Secret clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years) to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, or a related technical or business discipline.
Experience leading sensor system, technology development, and/or production programs, including operational management of RF systems, products, capabilities, and/or enabling technologies.
Experience managing multi-year DoD or U.S. Government contracts, including CPIF, FPIF, FFP, IRAD, and/or CRAD efforts.
Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and using project management or scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project.
Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

Responsibilities

Lead a cross-functional organization to develop advanced capabilities for the OU.
Responsible for profitable execution of programs that meet schedule and customer requirements.
Lead all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout).
Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems.
Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community.
Develop new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans.
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.
Deliver presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders.
Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
Create, review and finalize the program Statement of Work.
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 (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools.
Identify, allocate and manage program resources, including workforce planning.
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.