Northrop Grumman

Program Manager 1 – LE2

Northrop Grumman$114K — $172K *
Magna, UT 84044In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 6 years of related experience in project or program management for US government contracts.
  • Knowledge of the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) culture and propulsion systems.
  • Experience in project financial systems and conducting reviews.
  • Background in resource management and strategic planning.
  • Strong drive for results with the ability to address technical and people issues.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills for clear and persuasive presentations.
  • Familiarity with EVMS and IMS; openness to developing new skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage development and production programs to ensure they meet cost, schedule, and technical targets.
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements and timely submissions of deliverables.
  • Oversee program planning through development and fabrication phases, including design verification and production activities.
  • Represent Northrop Grumman to customers, integrating company capabilities with customer needs.
  • Balance competing roles and requirements while meeting both company and customer expectations.
  • Navigate proposal processes and provide feedback on unacceptable propositions.
  • Foster collaborative relationships with engineering, operations, and customers.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage and wellness programs.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan with company contributions.
  • Paid holidays and a comprehensive paid time off (PTO) framework.
  • Opportunity for annual bonuses and potential long-term incentives.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description Northrop Grumman, Space Systems is currently seeking a Program Manager 1 to support Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Programs with primary focus on the Life Extension (LE) 2 Special Test Vehicle (STV) Programs for the Propulsion Systems Division at our facility located in Bacchus (Magna), Utah. This position will be 80-90% on-site with 10% travel between supporting sites and customer and supplier travel. We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals.  Our domain provides rewarding working that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry. Overview This position includes interface with the three-factory campus Bacchus, Promontory and Clearfield VSET’s developing and fabrication of the next generation Special Test Vehicles (FS/SS/TS concrete and empty rocket motors). This position will have responsibility for cost, schedule, technical execution and presentation in monthly reviews, quarterly reviews with additional Operating Unit stakeholders. LE2 STV Programs will have full EVMS and IMS schedule requirements. Additionally, the Program Manager 2 will be a point of contact with internal organizations and the customer with regular communication and presentations expected. Key responsibilities include: - Execute development and production programs successfully by managing cost, technical, schedule and risk - Ensure contract compliance and execution of SSOW requirements including timely SDRL submittals - Oversee program planning and execution through development and fabrication phases including design release/verification concrete density development, CONOPS development, successful GFM nozzle assemblies transfer from the Government Demil program, production of concrete fill and empty FS/SS/TS rocket motors, shipment to final destination - Represent Northrop Grumman (NG) as a company, conveying our message to the customer; and integrating knowledge of the spectrum of NG capabilities with understanding of customer needs to promote our company and capabilities  - Meet company and customer requirements while balancing the multiple roles and differing requirements - Understanding of Proposal Process and execution from RFP and SSOW requirements, willing to push back on those not acceptable - Maintain close working relationships with engineering, operations, and any suppliers - Maintain collaborative working relationships with customer and product matrixed Production Program Managers - Maintain collaborative relationships with local customers, while adhering to contract requirements and boundaries Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years technical or operational experience and/or project/program management experience supporting US government contracts or customers in a manufacturing or production environment - Understanding and experience with the FBM culture - Possess general knowledge of project financial systems and reviews - Experience in project/program management, resource management, and strategic planning - Continuously drive for results - Ability to understand people/technical issues impacting the programs - Effective communications skills with the ability to provide verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively - Understand problems and issues in the context of the bigger picture and understand relationships among subcomponents - Experience with EVMS and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with willingness to learn and develop skills - Willingness/desire to develop and learn to lead through program management - Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance - US Citizenship is required Preferred Skills: - Familiarity with rocket motor manufacturing processes - Familiarity with Propulsion Systems factory operations (Bacchus, Promontory, and Clearfield) - Experience managed projects (e.g.: Technical lead, CAM, PM) - Ownership and solution based mentality - Experience in managing suppliers to schedule and budget Primary Level Salary Range: $114,900.00 - $172,300.00 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.

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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
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