Program Manager I

Northrop Grumman•Plymouth, MN

1d•$127,000 - $190,600

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Weapons Systems Division is seeking a Manager, Programs Level I to support the Armament Systems/Ammunition organization in Plymouth, Minnesota, and its established Advanced Ammunition Portfolio. The position leads a cross-functional organization toward shared program performance goals. Its primary objective is to deliver contractual requirements on cost and schedule, meet technical requirements, and build customer relationships that support value creation. Program Managers lead all phases of the program life cycle, from proposal development and startup through execution and contract closeout. They manage cost, schedule, and technical performance for company programs or subsystems, while supporting customer engagement and future business development. Travel is up to 25% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. A clearance is not required to start, but the employee must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. The primary salary range is $127,000–$190,600. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business. The application period is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date and may change based on business needs and qualified-candidate availability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of related experience, supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
Five years of experience leading tasks to meet schedule and cost goals and achieve requirements as a project lead, Integrated Program Team lead, or cost account manager.
Basic competency in project management skills and toolsets.
Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage a project team daily and communicate program status, awareness, and escalations to leadership.
Ability to plan, define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control scope so that all required work—and only required work—is performed.
Ability to initiate, develop, integrate, execute, direct, and control program plans and cost and schedule baselines that meet contractual requirements and stakeholder expectations.
Ability to resolve disputes and negotiate positive outcomes while maintaining good relationships with customers and within the organization.

Nice To Haves

Degree in a science, engineering, or business program.
Experience in the aerospace/defense industry or with the Department of Defense or NASA.
Prior EVMS experience.
PMP® certification.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies.
Active security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
Measure and report program performance.
Present program information to customers, executive management, and other stakeholders.
Participate in negotiating contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
Create, review, and finalize program Statements of Work.
Identify, distribute, track, and complete program requirements.
Establish and manage program and subordinate baselines.
Develop and adhere to budget baselines using Earned Value Management or similar cost and schedule control methodologies and tools.
Identify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning.
Manage government- or customer-supplied property and information.
Manage suppliers to meet program objectives.
Follow internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.
Ensure the program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manage changes through control board activities.
Develop and adhere to master plans and schedules.
Conduct risk and opportunity management, including identification, mitigation, and realization.
Cultivate customer relationships to develop further opportunities within the customer community.
Develop new business opportunities through strategic planning, capture planning, proposals, and business plans.