Program Manager 2

Northrop Grumman

69d • $135,100 - $202,700

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. An organization within Northrop Grumman’s Launch and Exploration division, the Targets and Interceptors Operating Unit has been testing Missile Defense Systems for more than 20 years. We are seeking an experienced Program Manager 2 to serve as the GQM-163A Deputy Program Manager based in Chandler, AZ, within the Launch Vehicle Business Unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 8 years’ experience supporting US Government contracts and/or customers in a project/technical lead role; OR a Master’s degree in Engineering and 6 years’ experience
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in program management, or as an IPT Lead with programs or portfolios of $25M or more in value
• Proven analytical, technical, strategic and problem-solving skills
• Strong organization skills in both independent and team environments
• Experience in design for manufacturing and transition to production programs
• Gated design development experience (PDR, CDR) for system level upgrades
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to adjust communication to audience (from manufacturing technician up through customer and executive management)
• Active Secret, or Interim Secret Clearance
• US Citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

• MBA or Master’s degree in Engineering
• PMP Certification
• Experience planning and executing launch operations at multiple ranges for Target Launch Vehicles
• Experience working with NAVAIR and Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) customers
• International business experience including export/ITAR controls
• Large contract negotiation experience with DOD agencies

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that program operational and financial objectives are met managing across multiple firm price and cost type contracts
• Establish and maintain program organization which effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates necessary internal and external sub-organizations
• Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
• Effective cultivation and management of supplier and teammate deliverables within program commitments
• Measure and report program performance, while seeking continuous improvement of program operations
• Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test
• Deliver presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
• Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
• Participate in proposal preparation, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
• Manage suppliers with the Global Supply Chain organization to meet program objectives, participate in contract negotiations, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
• Develop and adhere to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
• Develop and adhere to master plans and schedules
• Identify, allocate and manage program resources, inclusive of workforce planning
• Manage Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
• Develop and implement program specific plans, mapping compliance with Launch Vehicles Business Unit and industry standards
• Ensure program team familiarity and adherence with contract scope, and manage change through control board activities
• Conduct thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization in collaboration with the program chief engineer
• Provide support to the field teams and campaigns ensuring safe execution of launches while meeting operational and launch success requirements
• Function as a manager/leader whose decisions positively affect the financial bottom-line and employee morale and perception
• Accountable for results that impact the performance of the mission and success of the program’s objectives

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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree