Technical Production Program Manager 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is seeking a Technical Production Program Manager 2 to support the AARGM Program for the Advanced Weapons Business Unit in Northridge, California. This is a full-time, on-site position; remote work and telework are not available. Relocation assistance may be available. The position requires a Secret clearance to start and involves travel approximately 25% of the time. The role leads and manages production of the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM), an air-launched counter-air-defense weapon system for U.S. and Foreign Military Sales customers. The Production Program Manager oversees production contract execution from kickoff and planning through material procurement, manufacturing, and delivery. The position calls for strong production management, business acumen, customer engagement, communication, program growth, proposal development, risk management, resilience, and continuous-improvement capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of program management experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of program management experience.
- At least 4 years managing production programs and leading high-performing cross-functional teams in the aerospace/defense sector.
- Experience leading tasks to completion on schedule, at or under cost, and meeting requirements as a project lead, integrated program team lead, or cost account manager.
- Experience with executive-level PowerPoint presentations.
- Demonstrated competencies in risk, issues, and opportunities.
- Experience managing firm fixed-price (FFP) projects.
- Proficiency with project management tools and processes such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management.
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; the position requires clearance at the start.
- U.S. citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in science, engineering, or business.
- PMP® certification.
- Experience managing programs as the Prime Contractor for DoD systems.
- Experience with continuous-improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks.
- Current U.S. Government Secret security clearance and ability to obtain SAP clearance.
Responsibilities
- Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
- Manage Department of Defense customer relationships.
- Measure and report program performance.
- Develop and brief executive-level presentations to customer leadership, executive management, and other program stakeholders.
- Participate in negotiating contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
- Support and, at times, lead development of and adherence to budget baselines using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost and schedule control methodologies and tools.
- Identify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning.
- Coordinate with the Government Property team regarding Government/customer-supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.).
- Support management of Intercompany Work Orders (IWOs) and independent suppliers to meet program objectives.
- Adhere to internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.
- Support and, at times, lead development of and adherence to master plans and integrated master schedules.
- Conduct risk and opportunity management, including identification, mitigation, and realization.
- Support and lead proposal preparation as required.
- Oversee production contract execution, including kickoff, planning, material procurement, manufacturing, and delivery.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
- Long-term incentives may be available to employees in Vice President or Director positions
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
