Manager Programs 3

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

11d•$184,300 - $276,500•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’s Mission System (NGMS) Sector is seeking a Manager, Programs Level 3 to support the Advanced Tactical Programs Operating Unit (OU) onsite in Baltimore, MD. This manager will lead a cross-functional organization to execute the Phase 6 Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development Program (EMD).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related professional/military experience, including experience in project/program management; or master degree with 6 years of related professional/military experience, including experience in project/program management.
Demonstrated experience leading technical programs or projects through Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) and/or other development lifecycle phases, with responsibility for cost, schedule, technical performers, and program deliverables.
Demonstrated experience managing a leading, both hardware and software development, integration, test, qualification, and/or fielding activities.
Demonstrated experience executing hard development and qualification activities, including one or more of the following: EMI/EMC, power, vibration, thermal, environmental, or related qualification testing.
Demonstrate experience lead and cross-functional technical teams, including engineering and other functional organizations in the execution of complex program requirements.
Demonstrated experience managing customer relationships in a complex program environment, including communicating program status, resolving issues, managing expectations, and presenting risk and recommend recommendations to customer and program leadership.
Experience managing or supporting DoD cost plus and or fixed-price contracts.
Demonstrated experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and/or tools to manage program cost, and schedule performance.
Demonstrated experience working within a Special Access Program (SAP) environment and following applicable SAP processes and procedure procedures.
Demonstrated experience supporting programs involving anti-tamper requirements and all tech technologies.
U.S. citizenship required.
A current/activity, U.S. government Secret clearance required to be considered and the ability to obtain and maintain required Special Access Program (SAP).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s a message degree in a STEM discipline such as engineering, computer, science, mathematics physics, or related technical field.
Experience supporting your leading radar or advanced radar development programs.
Experience leading a development program on a prime U.S. Government/DoD contract, including hardware and or software development, integration, test, qualification, and delivery.
Experience executing Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) and/or Physical Configuration Audits (PCA).
Experienced managing subcontractors and/or major suppliers and supportive program execution.
Current/active Top Secret clearance and/or Special Access Program (SAP) access/clearance.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
Knowledge of Northrop Grumman internal processes, procedures, and organizational structure.

Responsibilities

Directs and owns all phases of programs from inception through completion, executing assigned programs in coordination with project engineers, operations, contracts, and financial personnel in project execution
Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs, including periodic estimates at completion (EACs)
Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program reviews with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
Develop and adhere to the Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
Develop and adhere to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM)
Effectively communicate progress to customers, senior leadership and companywide audiences
Participates in the negotiation of contracts and contract change management
Establishes program milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules
Identifies program problems and determines solutions, including the creation and execution of return-to-green (RTG) plans
Establishes and manages program risks and opportunities, including identification, mitigation and realization
Coordinates the preparation of proposals, capture plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
Coordinates staffing resource and facility needs with functional areas for programs within their program portfolio
Provide for an open and collaborative relationship with customers, subcontractors, business unit leadership, and within related division and sector interests
Works closely with leadership to ensure full compliance with Division, Corporate, and Government policies
Operates in Special Access Program environments while adhering to all security plans and procedures