Mgr Programs 3

Northrop Grumman

96d • $178,500 - $267,700

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 Defense Systems sector is looking for a Manager, Programs Level 3 to support the Propulsion & Controls (P&C) operating unit. The position has an opening at the Elkton, Maryland location. This is a not full time remote position. The primary objectives will be driving Market Area growth in Space, Strategic & Targets market, ensuring delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, and achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years, or Master’s and 8 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
• 5 or more years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
• 5 or more years of demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.
• US citizenship required with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Active DoD Secret security clearance or interim security clearance highly desired.
• Technical background and/or experience in development of propulsion systems.
• PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of programs and direct reports (as required) to execute programs within the portfolio.
• Supporting regular customer interactions and maintain customer dialogue to assess execution effectiveness of current portfolio.
• Working integrally with Business Development (BD) to develop new business strategies and campaigns for business growth.
• Working with BD and Engineering to engage customers, determine needs and develop solutions to emerging problems ahead of need.
• Working with BD and Engineering to identify key investment areas that support the business growth strategy.
• Developing direct reports and future leaders for key market segment positions.
• Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community.
• Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations.
• Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other market area stakeholders.
• 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.
• Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree