Program Manager 1 - Sentinel

Northrop Grumman•Corinne, UT

1d•$114,900 - $172,300•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 Space Systems is currently seeking a Program Manager 1 for our Sentinel Program Leadership Team to support the Sentinel (was Ground Based Strategic Deterrent) Program in our Propulsion Systems Business Unit at our Promontory, UT campus. This position is 100% on-site. We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the aerospace and defense industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or Business with 5 years’ experience supporting US government contracts
Two plus years’ experience in Program or Project Management, or team lead
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve single objective
Ability to develop workflows
Familiarity with Program Management methodologies such as EVMS
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

In-depth understanding of customer requirements, both technically and contractual, to ensure customer needs are met
Experience in Configuration Management
Ability to integrate AI into existing workflows to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and streamline routine tasks

Responsibilities

Supporting the continued development, manufacturing and test of three new medium-class solid propulsion rocket motors (SRMs) in support of the Northrop Grumman Sentinel prime contract.
Providing support and leadership to matrixed and multi-disciplined teams.
Program Deliverables to support the expanded number and scope of contract deliverables (associated with recent Replans).
Work closely with program team leadership and team members to execute the expanded design documentation and contract deliverables at Propulsion Systems.
Interfacing with Program IPT (Integrated Product Team) and VSET (Value Stream Element Team) leads and share accountability for quality, schedule and technical execution.
Lead successful program execution by managing risk, safety, quality, schedule, technical performance, and cost to meet requirements on time and within budget.
Proactively identify, assess, and resolve program issues and risks; drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo to achieve results.
Serve as a primary customer interface, ensuring issues are resolved and requirements changes are managed in alignment with business objectives, contract terms, regulations, and internal guidelines.
Balance the interests of the customer, the business, and employees while representing the program and organization in a professional manner.
Support management of the program team, including coaching, conflict resolution, performance feedback, and initiating corrective actions when needed.
Coordinate cross-functional activities (e.g., contracts, finance, engineering, operations) to ensure alignment and effective execution of program tasks.
Develop, maintain, and execute program plans and schedules, including performance to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and critical milestones.
Communicate clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with functional and technical leads to drive technical excellence, balance risk, and deliver required performance.
Utilize division and program management systems to track progress, remove roadblocks, and keep the program moving forward.
Support business development by delivering on-time, on-cost performance and leveraging existing scope to grow and win additional work.