Program Manager 2 – Antares 330/Eclipse Program

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ

6d • $139,100 - $208,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Program Manager 2 to serve as the Antares 330/Eclipse Deputy Program Manager in Chandler, Arizona, within the Launch Systems Business Unit. The Antares 330/Eclipse program is developing a medium-class launch vehicle to provide launch services to government and commercial customers. The role reports to the Antares 330/Eclipse Program Manager and is responsible for managing and executing cost, schedule, and technical performance within program constraints. A major focus is interfacing with liquid propulsion subcontractor Firefly Aerospace.

The Deputy Program Manager oversees program execution across Independent Research and Development projects, Capital Expenditure Development projects, Inter-Company Work Orders, and future Firm Fixed Price commercial launch contracts. The role establishes and maintains an effective program organization, manages requirements and supplier and teammate deliverables, reports program performance, and works to continuously improve operations. It also supports customer relationships, proposals, business plans, budgets, contract terms, supplier management, and negotiations.

The position develops and adheres to budget baselines and master schedules, uses Earned Value Management cost and schedule control methods, manages monthly EVM reporting, and conducts risk and opportunity management in collaboration with the program chief engineer. The Deputy Program Manager ensures the team understands and follows contract scope, manages changes through control board activities, and provides leadership that supports program financial results and employee morale.

The position requires travel 25% of the time. No relocation assistance is available, and no clearance is required to start.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management and 10 years of experience supporting aerospace development in a project lead, technical lead, or supply chain lead role; or a master’s degree in business or supply chain management and 8 years of such experience.
• At least 2 years of program management experience or experience as an IPT Lead with programs or portfolios valued at $25 million or more.
• At least 2 years of experience managing liquid rocket propulsion suppliers.
• Proven analytical, technical, strategic, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills in independent and team environments.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to adjust communication to audiences ranging from manufacturing technicians to customers and executive management.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of experience managing liquid rocket propulsion suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage program execution and operational and financial objectives across IR&D projects, Capital Expenditure Development projects, Inter-Company Work Orders, and future Firm Fixed Price commercial launch contracts.
• Establish and maintain a program organization that addresses development project needs and coordinate staffing needs with matrix organizations.
• Identify, distribute, track, and complete program requirements.
• Manage supplier and teammate deliverables within program commitments.
• Measure and report program performance and seek continuous improvement in program operations.
• Present program status to customers, executive management, and other stakeholders.
• Cultivate internal and external customer relationships to develop further opportunities.
• Participate in proposal preparation, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms and conditions of contracts.
• Manage suppliers with Global Supply Chain to meet program objectives and participate in contract negotiations, contract changes, specifications, budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
• Interface with subcontractor and future co-developer Firefly Aerospace.
• Develop and adhere to budget baselines using Earned Value Management cost and schedule control methodologies and tools.
• Manage monthly EVM reporting and incorporate results into program status briefings.
• Conduct risk and opportunity management, including identification, mitigation, and realization, in collaboration with the program chief engineer.
• Develop and adhere to master plans and schedules.
• Ensure the program team understands and adheres to contract scope and manage change through control board activities.
• Lead in a manner that positively affects program financial results and employee morale.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
• Potential eligibility for long-term incentives for employees in Vice President or Director positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level