Program Manager 3

Northrop Grumman•Commerce, CA

1d•$193,000 - $289,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s NG Space Systems is seeking a Manager, Program Level 3, to lead the Program Management organization for the Propulsion portfolio within the Mission Enabling Products (MEP) Business Unit in the Intelligence Systems Division. The position is based at the Commerce, California site and is 100% on-site. The role reports to the Propulsion Product Director and serves on the Propulsion portfolio leadership team. The position leads program execution across cost, schedule, staffing, technical performance, customer satisfaction, and compliance with organizational processes. The manager provides technical leadership and functional management for Propulsion Program Managers, leading an approximately eight-person team and matrixed cross-functional teams. The role spans the full program life cycle, from proposal development and startup through execution and contract closeout, with the objective of delivering contractual requirements on cost and schedule while meeting technical objectives and building customer relationships. The role also supports portfolio growth through strategic planning, capture planning, proposals, and business plans. The listed primary salary range is $193,000–$289,600. Relocation assistance may be available. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Northrop Grumman also describes health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 8 years of experience, involving U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in the aerospace industry.
At least 5 years of functional and/or technical leadership experience.
U.S. citizenship.
Experience leading program tasks to meet schedule, cost, and requirements as a program manager, project lead, IPT member/lead, or cost account manager (CAM).
Experience building and leading diverse, inclusive, highly engaged teams, including mentoring, coaching, and conflict resolution.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
Ability to work full-time on-site at the Northrop Grumman Commerce, California site.

Nice To Haves

Passion and drive to achieve results, along with leadership, timely decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge and experience implementing and executing process standards focused on program execution, business development, and risk management.
Experience establishing organizational and execution methods using program management tools such as EVMS, IMP, IMS, and risk and opportunity management.
Ability to collaborate and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
A track record of developing product strategy and stakeholder/customer relationships, pursuing capture opportunities, and shaping requirements.
Experience in program management, engineering and manufacturing, and/or IPT roles.
A broad skill set across interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities.
Strong organizational skills in independent and team settings.
Effective verbal and written communication, including developing and briefing presentations.
Ability to adapt communication to different audiences, from manufacturing technicians to customers and executive management.

Responsibilities

Set the vision for and lead an approximately eight-person team of program managers.
Functionally manage the Program Manager team, including time reporting, performance reviews and evaluations, statements of work, employee development, mentoring, and other functional tasks.
Interface with customers, Business Management, Contracts, Engineering, and other functional and support teams to support program objectives, technical integrity, customer expectations, and schedule.
Develop team structures, organizational frameworks, and processes to improve productivity and foster a cohesive, collaborative, high-performing team.
Develop business opportunities through long-term strategic planning, capture planning, proposals, and business plans.
Identify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning.
Adhere to internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.
Manage proposals, contract negotiations and changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop additional opportunities.
Establish program organizations that address customer requirements and incorporate necessary internal and external sub-organizations.
Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and testing.
Conduct risk and opportunity management.
Lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
Ensure program teams understand and adhere to contract scope, and implement changes through a control board.
Measure and report program performance to internal and external customers.
Prepare and deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders.
Develop and adhere to budget baselines using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost and schedule control methods and tools.
Manage customer-supplied property or information, including GFE and CFE.
Manage the cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs and deliver contractual requirements throughout the program life cycle.