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 2, located in Nagoya Japan. This expat position will include other compensatory fringes such as Cost-of-Living Allowances, Housing Allowances, and other allowances for employment in Nagoya, Japan. The Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) team has an opportunity for a motivated member to join our growing team. GPI is a new development product offering exciting opportunities and unique problem-solving challenges. Team members work in multi discipline integrated product teams (IPTs) on a variety of electrical, mechanical, and propulsion subsystems and components on the interceptor. As part of the GPI team, you will contribute to the development of a new capability to the war fighter. The in-country program manager will interface with the Chandler, AZ office and the GPI Cooperative Development partner to coordinate technical information exchange with their Engineering staff, support local supplier development effort, and ensure adherence to export compliance policies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 years of related engineering experience
  • Active in scope US DoD Secret security clearance, or higher at time of application
  • Ability to live/work in Nagoya Japan
  • Japanese Language fluency
  • Interpersonal skills suitable to Japan Business Culture
  • 5 years’ experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
  • Knowledge of GPI system requirements – understanding of background, and rationale
  • Understanding of Interceptor system/architecture, or similar
  • Export compliance familiarity

Responsibilities

  • Support Japanese Cooperative Development Partner by facilitating guidance from Chandler Engineering groups
  • Become a trusted resource to Japanese Cooperative Development Partner
  • Assist Cooperative Development Partner with technical and schedule performance progress
  • Protect NGC interests with respect to Export Compliance responsibilities
  • Work with Japanese Cooperative Development Partner to evaluate suppliers and assist with monitoring supplier status/progress to achieve program needs

Benefits

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