RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman's Mission Systems(NGMS) sector is looking for motivated and execution-oriented
Manager Programs 2 to support our
Advanced Mission Capabilities Business Unit onsite in
Linthicum, MD. The selected candidate will be responsible for the execution of a large-scale franchise production program. This position will report directly to the
Advanced Battle Management Production Director. The primary objective will be the delivery of all customer and programmatic commitments to include schedule, cost, quality and technical requirements. The individual will lead a highly skilled and dedicated cross-functional production team from program startup through execution and completion. Primary responsibilities will be P&L & People Leadership, Operations, Global Supply Chain, Engineering, and Financial Management.
What You'll Get To Do: - Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
- Provide profit and loss leadership across the entire program
- Directing all phases of the program from Start-up through completion
- Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
- 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 the IMS and Program Schedule
- Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Conducting thorough Risk & Opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
- Managing suppliers to meet program objectives
- Leverage interpersonal skills to manage daily team battle rhythm and recurring joint meetings (to include status, awareness and escalations)
- Participating in the negotiation of contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
- Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
- 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
- Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
- Strengthening communications with stakeholders and cultivate a culture of transparency
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, OR Masters and 6 years of experience supporting U.S. Government or DoD contracts in a project or program management capacity.
- Demonstrated experience leading production or development programs with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance using program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management tools, and/or Scope Board or similar business processes.
- Demonstrated experience managing programs or portfolios, including responsibility for cost performance, revenue delivery, and profit margin objectives.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams responsible for program execution, production delivery, or system development, including coordination across engineering, manufacturing, finance, and program controls functions.
- Experience communication program status, risks, and mitigation strategies to internal leadership and/or government customers during formal program reviews.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- A current/active DoD Secret clearance is required to be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:- Demonstrated experience working in a dynamic or rapidly changing program environment including managing schedule, cost, or technical changes while maintaining customer engagement and program execution.
- Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders, including government customers, suppliers, prime contractor, or internal leadership, in support of program execution or contract performance .
- Experience supporting or leading large scale production programs with a contract values of >=$500M.
- Demonstrated experience with formal government reviews such as PMR, SRR, PDR, or CDR, including preparation of program status, risk, cost or schedule performance.
- Professional certifications related to project or program management such as PMP, EVM/CAM certifications, etc.
What We Can Offer You:Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
