Program Manager 1 – Carbon-Carbon Manufacturing

Northrop Grumman•Corinne, UT

2d•$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’ Advance Programs Operating Unit, is currently seeking a Program Manager 1 to provide program leadership to our Carbon-Carbon team, on-site at our Promontory, Utah site. This Program Manager (PM) will support the management of the Common Hypersonic Glide Body contracts (C-HGB). Northrop Grumman manufactures the thermal protection system for the C-HGB program which is used on the Army’s Dark Eagle and Navy’s Conventional Prompt Strike programs. This is an exciting and challenging time for the program as we advance from prototyping to production and accelerate delivery of this critical capability. The PM will be responsible for program success by integrating cost, schedule, and technical performance through cross-functional leadership and proactive management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with a minimum of 5 years’ experience leading projects or team performance against cost, schedule, technical and quality
Experience working with cross-functional teams to accomplish program goals
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of leadership and customers
Familiarity with business tools and processes used for scheduling and reporting
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of earned value management strongly preferred
Knowledge of tape wrapping or carbon densification processing

Responsibilities

Finance: Profit and loss accountability through proactive management of expenditures and monthly reporting; lead cost-savings initiatives
Schedule: Oversee execution of integrated team activities to achieve program milestones
Contracts Management: Ensure execution activities are within contract requirements and manage scope creep
Risk and Opportunity Management: Mitigation of program risks and realization of opportunities
Stakeholder Leadership: Manage messaging and relationships with executive leadership, customers, prime contractors, industry partners, and suppliers.
Strategy and Growth: Identify opportunities for additional scope, follow-on contracts and new customers; Support proposal management, preparation and submittals