Program Manager 3 - VMS Hardware Manager

Northrop Grumman • Melbourne, FL

28d • $166,700 - $250,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) transforms breakthrough ideas into mission-ready capabilities through intelligent anticipation. We’re the front-end design engine, defining what comes next. From developing cutting-edge next-generation future aircraft to trailblazing collaborative autonomous platforms, we push the boundaries of technology and forge industry-leading partnerships that set new standards for what’s possible. Our team owns the full lifecycle of advanced concept creation, from visionary early-stage designs and rapid prototyping to high-impact demonstrations and solving the toughest technical challenges in survivability, autonomy, and battle management. We seek curious, adaptable people who thrive on turning intuition into breakthrough solutions. If you’re driven to invent the future, build what’s next, and shape the landscape of national security, this is where you belong. R&AD is currently seeking a Program Manager 3 to serve as the Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) Hardware Manager with oversight over multiple VMS suppliers. This leadership opportunity is in Melbourne, Florida. Due to the nature of the role, an on-site presence is required and cannot be performed remotely. The position will follow our 9/80 schedule and allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below
• Demonstrated experience serving in a formal leadership role such as a Project Lead, Integrated Team Lead, Supplier Management Team Lead, or Cost Account Manager
• Demonstrated experience working with Program Management principles: managing projects, scheduling, budget management, etc.
• Demonstrated experience managing or interfacing with suppliers
• The ability to travel domestically 10% of the time
• Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Nice To Haves

• Experience with vehicle management systems, guidance and control systems, flight & safety critical software, and/or systems engineering and architecture design
• Experience managing multiple suppliers through contract award, design, and execution phases
• Experience managing program/projects of > $50 Million / year with P&L responsibilities
• Experience leading cross-functional teams of 5 or more individuals to achieve defined project or organizational objectives, including responsibility for task coordination, performance tracking, and issue resolution.
• Experience using program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management
• Experience utilizing Atlassian tool suite (JIRA/Confluence) for management of agile-based development activity
• Experience producing clear, professional written communications (eg. Reports, briefings, status updates) and delivering verbal presentations to stakeholders at multiple organizational levels, including senior leadership and individual contributors

Responsibilities

• Managing suppliers to meet program objectives
• Enforcement of subcontractor execution of a Statement of Work (SOW) and support of contract modifications as necessary
• Maintaining close collaborative relationships with the customer, suppliers, engineering, operations, and all relevant stakeholders
• Ensuring program team, including suppliers, understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities
• Measuring and reporting supplier performance as it relates to program performance
• Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
• Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
• Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
• Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines
• Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
• Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
• Development and adherence to master plans and schedules
• Resolves issues in accordance with business objectives, strategies, legal requirements, regulations, contract terms, and company policies

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus
• Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)

What This Job Offers

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