Program Manager 1 – LE2

Northrop Grumman•Magna, UT

13d•$114,900 - $172,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman, Space Systems is currently seeking a Program Manager 1 to support Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Programs with primary focus on the Life Extension (LE) 2 Special Test Vehicle (STV) Programs for the Propulsion Systems Division at our facility located in Bacchus (Magna), Utah. This position will be 80-90% on-site with 10% travel between supporting sites and customer and supplier travel. This position includes interface with the three-factory campus Bacchus, Promontory and Clearfield VSET’s developing and fabrication of the next generation Special Test Vehicles (FS/SS/TS concrete and empty rocket motors). This position will have responsibility for cost, schedule, technical execution and presentation in monthly reviews, quarterly reviews with additional Operating Unit stakeholders. LE2 STV Programs will have full EVMS and IMS schedule requirements. Additionally, the Program Manager 2 will be a point of contact with internal organizations and the customer with regular communication and presentations expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years technical or operational experience and/or project/program management experience supporting US government contracts or customers in a manufacturing or production environment
Understanding and experience with the FBM culture
Possess general knowledge of project financial systems and reviews
Experience in project/program management, resource management, and strategic planning
Continuously drive for results
Ability to understand people/technical issues impacting the programs
Effective communications skills with the ability to provide verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively
Understand problems and issues in the context of the bigger picture and understand relationships among subcomponents
Experience with EVMS and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with willingness to learn and develop skills
Willingness/desire to develop and learn to lead through program management
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
US Citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with rocket motor manufacturing processes
Familiarity with Propulsion Systems factory operations (Bacchus, Promontory, and Clearfield)
Experience managed projects (e.g.: Technical lead, CAM, PM)
Ownership and solution based mentality
Experience in managing suppliers to schedule and budget

Responsibilities

Execute development and production programs successfully by managing cost, technical, schedule and risk
Ensure contract compliance and execution of SSOW requirements including timely SDRL submittals
Oversee program planning and execution through development and fabrication phases including design release/verification concrete density development, CONOPS development, successful GFM nozzle assemblies transfer from the Government Demil program, production of concrete fill and empty FS/SS/TS rocket motors, shipment to final destination
Represent Northrop Grumman (NG) as a company, conveying our message to the customer; and integrating knowledge of the spectrum of NG capabilities with understanding of customer needs to promote our company and capabilities
Meet company and customer requirements while balancing the multiple roles and differing requirements
Understanding of Proposal Process and execution from RFP and SSOW requirements, willing to push back on those not acceptable
Maintain close working relationships with engineering, operations, and any suppliers
Maintain collaborative working relationships with customer and product matrixed Production Program Managers
Maintain collaborative relationships with local customers, while adhering to contract requirements and boundaries