Northrop Grumman

Manager Programs 3

Northrop Grumman$193K — $289K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, or Master's with 6 years; additional experience may substitute for degree.
  • Experience in production, field repair, or product lifecycle management in a technical hardware setting.
  • Proven client relationship management during project execution.
  • Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget as project lead.
  • Familiarity with earned value management systems (EVMS).
  • Strong skills in risk and opportunity management.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance of a program portfolio.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships to identify future opportunities.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives.
  • Manage supplier relationships to meet project goals.
  • Regularly measure and report program performance metrics.
  • Conduct risk management practices for ongoing projects.
  • Initiate process improvements to enhance supplier and program outcomes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans.
  • Savings plans for retirement.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Education assistance programs.
  • Professional training and development opportunities.
  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule options available.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) has an opening for Manager Programs 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Program Management organization. This leadership role is an onsite opportunity located in San Diego, CA. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

The Program Manager 3 will be responsible for managing a program within the F-35 CNI Production and Sustainment portfolio and support the program through execution, completion (contract closeout), and production. This individual will lead a cross-functional team aligned to common program performance goals. 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.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you so. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.

The selected candidate must have the ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

What You'll Get To Do:

Primary responsibilities are included but not limited to:
  • Managing cost, schedule, and technical performance of portfolio subset
  • Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop future opportunities within the customer community
  • Leading cross-function team to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
  • Managing suppliers to meet program and customer objectives
  • Measuring and reporting program performance
  • Conduct risk, issue and opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
  • Drive common process improvements within scope of business to improve supplier and program performance


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related professional/military experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in project/program management. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing, productions, field repair, depot operations, sustainment or product lifecycle management within a technical hardware environment.
  • Demonstrated excellence in managing challenging customer relationships during development or NRE project execution.
  • Demonstrated success in leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
  • Experience utilizing earned value management system (EVMS)
  • Demonstrated effective use of Risk and Opportunity Management on project/program.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint.
  • Must be willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time as required by business needs.
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance is required to start.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience serving as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)with responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance, and/or experience with profit and loss (P&L) accountability.
  • Experience leading programs and projects supporting multiple customers, contracts, and/or product lines concurrently.
  • Experience with Communications and Networking systems, products, or related technologies.
  • Experience with capture, proposal or business development activities supporting DoD, commercial, and/or government customers.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), CAM, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent relevant certification.
  • Experience working with U.S. DoD acquisition organizations, military services, and/or government customers.
  • Knowledge of Northrop Grumman processes, procedures, tools, and organizational structure.
  • Experience supporting international programs, customers, suppliers, or field operations.


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: $193,000.00 - $289,600.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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