Sentinel Program Manager 3 - 20540
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sentinel Program Manager 3 to support the GN&C GSI IPT in Roy, Utah. The role supports the Sentinel program and provides programmatic oversight in support of the GN&C GSI Director. The Program Manager briefs internal and external customers and Sentinel program leadership on program status and challenges, and oversees project execution with GSI product team leads across Systems Engineering, Integration and Test, Analysis and Algorithms, and Software. The position executes the Sentinel program's operational rhythm, leads proposal development and integration into the program baseline, and develops strategies for efficient execution and continuous improvement. It tracks cost and schedule performance, including Earned Value Management, and monitors milestones against the Integrated Master Schedule. The role also supports risk and opportunity management and manages program or functional objectives, planning, risk, cost, schedule, and technical quality for related work breakdown structure elements. The standard schedule is 9/80. Relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, or a master's degree with 6 years of experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope (less than 6 years), and be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
- At least 6 years of experience leading programs or projects and driving performance against a schedule.
- Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) in an applicable system.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, including the ability to brief Segment, Program, and Customer leadership.
- Experience leading interdisciplinary major program event efforts on defense or aerospace programs.
- Experience working across multiple functional organizations, such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, and Logistics.
- Familiarity with Northrop Grumman build execution, processes, procedures, tools, and metrics.
- Experience as an EVMS Control Account Manager (CAM).
- Experience with ICBM programs.
- Experience with complex system development on large programs.
- Experience in system sell-off and delivery to the customer.
- Active TS clearance and Special Program Access.
- Experience managing people.
- Executive presence and comfort communicating at that level.
- Experience building strong customer and supplier relationships.
- People leadership experience involving performance management, career development, staffing, and merit planning.
Responsibilities
- Support the GN&C GSI Director with programmatic oversight and brief internal and external customers and Sentinel program leadership on status and challenges.
- Oversee project execution with GSI product team leads in Systems Engineering, Integration and Test, Analysis and Algorithms, and Software.
- Execute the Sentinel program operational rhythm and ensure timely progress throughout program phases.
- Lead proposal efforts, develop proposals that meet organizational standards and customer needs, and integrate successful proposals into the program baseline.
- Develop and implement strategies to execute the full scope of work efficiently, promote continuous improvement, and align with business objectives.
- Track and report cost and schedule performance metrics, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS) metrics.
- Establish project milestones and track progress in accordance with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
- Assist in developing and providing IPT status inputs to the program risk and opportunity management system.
- Manage a program or function within a larger organizational unit, set objectives, and guide subordinates in accordance with goals and company policy.
- Plan and manage risk and project performance, addressing cost, schedule, and technical quality for related Work Breakdown Structure elements.
- Help meet established schedules and resolve technical or operational problems, typically through lower-level managers or exempt employees.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions
- Paid time off
- Health and wellness resources
- Employee discounts
- Depending on position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
- Company-paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
