Manager Project Management 2
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 Sector (NGAS) is seeking a Manager of Project Management 2 of Commercial and Engine Programs to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position will be based in Clearfield, Utah. This Manager of Project Management position will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as the liaison between customers, and the execution IPT. They will be responsible for developing reviews, providing project status and defining project budgets; managing schedules and developing status reports. The project manager will be responsible for assessing project and program issues and developing resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. They will also develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 6 years of related experience as defined below:
- Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions.
- A thorough knowledge of program management for production programs.
- Experience managing major programs with more than $25M sales annually.
- Experience with Firm Fixed Price and cost type contracts.
- An understanding of business and strategy development.
- Knowledge of business systems, including Earned Value Management, Risk and Opportunity Management, and contract management.
- Demonstrated ability to provide verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively.
- Experience working with prime contractor procurement leadership.
- Experience working as a control account manager (CAM).
- Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in business, science, engineering, or other relevant business experience (Leadership, Finance, etc.).
- Experience working with international customers.
Responsibilities
- Manages the customer IPT of the A350 program.
- Program Manager responsibilities include planning and program performance addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of NRE projects as awarded by the customers.
- Demonstrates and drives the importance of a strong culture of accountability, excellence, employee engagement, and belonging.
- Oversees projects and tasks assigned to the functional organization(s) within the IPT responsible for completion of tasks.
- Responsible for providing objective-oriented direction to peers and functional organizations utilizing management guidelines & general policies.
- Ensures that projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
- Supports the execution of the LRSP and AOP through driving execution.
- Develops and owns program risks, issues, and opportunities (RIO) identifying program and project RIOs and accurately estimate and capture potential financial impacts.
- Leads weekly customer telecoms and program reviews to meet customer and program needs.
- Drive technical excellence by setting program standards, enabling cross-functional support and reach across multiple NG sectors and divisions, effectively managing risk and opportunities, and delivering performance.
- Oversee the continued execution of established program plan.
- Service the customer by executing the program and resolving issues in accordance with business objectives, strategy, legal requirements, regulations, contract terms, and company policies.
- Provide overall leadership and direction to the internal functional team that includes resolving conflict, reviewing performance, and initiating process improvement and corrective actions when necessary.
- Ensure strategic teaming and positioning with key suppliers and subcontractors.
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
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
- Long Term Incentives (for Vice President or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
