RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a
Manager, Programs 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Autonomous Systems Program Office, supporting the Triton Enterprise organization. This leadership role will be based in our
Rancho Bernardo, CA office.
The manager will lead the Enterprise level efforts that cross program areas on the Triton program. This leadership role will have the responsibility of managing the cost, schedule and performance of a segment of these cross-portfolio efforts. This position may also be responsible for proposal, baselining, development, and sustainment efforts to support program needs.
In this role, the selected candidate will be expected to:
- Management of program cost, schedule, performance, quality, and suppliers
- Ensuring all contractual technical requirements are met
- Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
- Responsible for ensuring program and procedural requirements are met in a timely and profitable manner, and within client satisfaction goals and objectives
- Builds a collective understanding of program risks, issues, and opportunities and shapes collaborative solutions to maximize the performance of the organization
- Provides leadership, management, guidance and oversight for matrixed personnel
- Participates in the negotiating contracts and contract changes
- Prepares and delivers presentations at program reviews with both internal and external customers
- Maintain excellent communication skills while flowing information both up and out to leadership and down and in to the program
- Develops metrics for monitoring the health of project progress and for intervention and problem solving with Senior IPT Leadership, Sub IPT Leads and Functional Homerooms
- Leads teams in execution of the program by providing clear assignments and direction, maintaining close communication, and getting the team the support needed to succeed
- Resolves issues in accordance with business objectives, strategies, legal requirements, regulations, contract terms, and company policies
- Provide strategic vision for future program direction and growth
- Manage across program areas and respective program managers within the Triton Enterprise
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a diverse team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow and become even better at what we do.
As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. 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.
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelors degree and 10 years of related experience as defined below, OR a Master's degree and 8 years of related experience as defined below.
- Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions.
- Must have at least 5 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule and at or under cost.
- Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled in continuous evaluation).
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance level.
- Must be willing and able to travel
Preferred Qualifications- Program Management experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry
- Experience managing engineering teams
- Enterprise Operation Experience with a large program
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing environments, while maintaining consistently high customer relations, service and engagement.
- Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
- The ability to apply knowledge, insights and understanding of business and financial concepts, tools and processes to the benefit of program decisions, actions, and performance
- The ability to identify and address program impacts through a systematic, proactive, approach to issue and problem resolution that identifies, communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves conflicts
- The ability to address program uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling plans, and manages, controls, and communicates risks and opportunities
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.
