Missile Production Program Manager 2 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman

121d • $156,500 - $234,700

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 currently seeking a Missile Production Program Manager 2 to support the Advanced Weapons Business Unit located in Northridge, CA. This position is an on-site role. The Missile Production Program Manager 2 role is to lead and manage production of the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER), an air-launched, counter-air-defense weapon system for U.S. and FMS customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of program management experience OR a Master’s degree and 6 years of program management experience
• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at or under cost achieving all requirements as either a project lead, integrated program team lead, or cost account manager
• Experience leading high performing, cross-functional teams within the aerospace/defense sector
• Proficiency in project management tools and processes such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, and Scope Board Management of firm fixed price (FFP) projects
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, with internal and external multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government DoD Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

• A degree in science, engineering, or business
• PMP® certification
• Experience managing programs as the Prime Contractor for DoD systems
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks
• Active US Government Security Clearance (DoD Secret or above)

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
• Manage DoD customer relationships
• Measure and report program performance
• Develop and brief executive level presentations to customer leadership, executive management, and other program stakeholders
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
• Support and at times lead the development and adherence 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
• Coordinate with Government Property team in support of Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
• Support the management of Intercompany Work Order (IWO) and Independent Suppliers to meet program objectives
• Adhere to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
• Support and at times lead the development and adherence to master plans and integrated master schedules
• Conduct thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
• Support and lead proposal preparation process as required

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree