Program Manager 2

Northrop Grumman • Gilbert, AZ

1d • $139,100 - $208,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems sector is looking for a Program Manager 2 to support the ESPASat Product line within the Satellite Programs Department in a Space Superiority program in Gilbert, AZ. A successful candidate works well in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the opportunity to define possible. This position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals with a focus on production and manufacturing. The position is 100% on-site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years, or Master’s and 6 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
• 4 years demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.
• 4 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
• Active Top Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a SCI level access at time of application.
• Experience with Planning, Scheduling & Earned Value Management.
• Experience identifying, orchestrating, coordinating and controlling the management activities and processes that integrate program interdependencies throughout their life cycle to achieve successful program completion.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

• Active Top Secret with SCI Clearance
• Experience in the space industry
• Experience in production of small satellites
• Experience with production line and manufacturing
• Experience managing various contract types to include CPFF, CPIF, FFP
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Diverse technical experience with focus on integration and test or systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout).
• Management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems.
• Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community.
• Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations.
• Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives.
• Measuring and reporting 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.
• Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
• Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work.
• 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.
• Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning.
• Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.).
• Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.
• Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.
• Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities.
• Development and adherence to master plans and schedules.
• Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization.

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: Mid Level