Program Manager 2

Northrop Grumman • Plymouth, MN

3d • $153,800 - $230,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is seeking a Program Manager Level 2 to support its growing Future Concepts business. The preferred work site is in Plymouth, Minnesota, where the position must be performed onsite. Relocation assistance may be available. The role requires an active Secret clearance with SAP and SCI eligibility and involves travel approximately 10% of the time.

The Program Manager is accountable for delivering contractual requirements on cost and schedule while meeting technical requirements and supporting customer relationships and business growth. Depending on program needs, the individual may also serve as Chief Architect on development programs. The role leads a cross-functional, matrixed organization and manages programs throughout their life cycle, from proposal development and startup through execution and contract closeout.

The position oversees program cost, schedule, technical performance, resources, requirements, risk and opportunity, supplier performance, and customer- or Government-provided property or information. The manager leads Integrated Program Teams, develops and controls program plans and baselines, and supports new and follow-on business opportunities. The listed primary salary range is $153,800 to $230,800. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. The company provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of related experience.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
• 5 years of experience leading tasks to meet schedule, cost, and requirements objectives 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.
• Active Secret clearance with SAP and SCI eligibility.
• Ability to work onsite in Plymouth, Minnesota.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage a project team day to day and communicate status, awareness, and escalations to leadership.
• Technical leadership background with the ability to define technical requirements and drive technical contract compliance.
• Ability to lead a market area, serve as a primary customer interface, understand the competitive landscape, and identify and drive growth opportunities aligned with mission and business objectives.
• Experience leading a team and mentoring more junior staff members.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in a science, engineering, or business program.
• PMP certification.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SAP and SCI eligibility (listed as a perfected qualification).
• Strong experience in early conceptual development and technology maturation.
• Experience with tactical missiles, their sub-components, or other relevant experience.
• Ability to resolve disputes and negotiate positive outcomes while maintaining good relationships with customers and within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
• Measure and report program performance.
• Present to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders.
• Build customer relationships and bring business growth opportunities to customers for consideration.
• Lead capture activities for new or follow-on business.
• 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 or information.
• Manage suppliers to meet program objectives.
• Ensure adherence to internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.
• Ensure the program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manage change through control board activities.
• Develop and adhere to master plans and schedules.
• Conduct risk and opportunity management, including identification, mitigation, and realization.
• Develop business opportunities through strategic and capture planning and the development of proposals and business plans.
• Lead a cross-functional, matrixed organization toward common program performance goals.
• As needed, act as Chief Architect on development programs.
• Plan, define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control program scope.
• Develop, integrate, execute, direct, and control program plans and cost and schedule baselines that meet contractual requirements and stakeholder expectations.
• Lead and mentor team members, including more junior staff.
• Resolve disputes and negotiate positive outcomes while maintaining relationships with customers and within the organization.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
• Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

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