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Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)

F-35 Program Manager 3

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), Redondo Beach, California, United States, 90278


Requisition ID: R10173180

Category:

Program Management

Location:

Redondo Beach, California, United States of America

Clearance Type:

None

Telecommute:

No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required:

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available:

1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way.

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems

sector is looking for a

F-35 Program Manager 3

to guide a team of qualified, diverse individuals on our F-35 Program supporting the Air Dominance Division. This leadership role will lead our Services, Field Support, and Training line of business, reporting directly to the Director of the F-35 Fleet Readiness & Sustainment Operating Unit onsite in Redondo Beach, California.

This leadership position will oversee the following capabilities, which includes Field Support Engineers, Supportable Low Observables (SLO), Product Support Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Joint-Service Technical Data (JTD), Support Equipment Engineering, Supply Item Analysts, and Software Sustainment for 1,000+ F-35 jets based and operating around the globe. This leadership position manages a workforce deployed at multiple F-35 industry and military sites; the role may be located in Fort Worth, TX or El Segundo, CA.

The position is accountable for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community

Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans

Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations

Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives

Measuring and reporting program performance

Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders

Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning

Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.

Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools

Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)

Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.

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

Development and adherence to master plans and schedules

Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 10 years of related experience OR a Master's degree and 8 years of related experience OR Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years of related experience OR Master of Science in STEM and 7 years of related experience

Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, quality, program management, business management, global supply chain, engineering, contracts management, proposals and/or capture efforts, and/or business management related functions

Must have a minimum of 4 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects

Must have SAP experience

Must have experience in program management in the defense industry or relevant military experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Retired military Sr. enlisted or field grade officer with F-35 experience in unit/depot level maintenance and logistics/or depot maintenance

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Experience managing communications with stakeholders

Demonstrated depth in technical and business acumen Master’s degree and advanced training in program management

Profit & loss responsibility with demonstrated ability to achieve financial performance targets

The ability to address uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach

Experience in manufacturing complex weapons systems

Experience leading aircraft sustainment programs in industry

Experience with Earned Value Management

Salary Range:

$180,600 - $271,000

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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