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Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)

Manager Programs 1

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), San Diego, California, United States, 92189


Requisition ID: R10170027

Category:

Program Management

Location:

San Diego, California, United States of America

Clearance Type:

Secret

Telecommute:

Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position

Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems

sector is currently seeking a

Program Manager Level 1

to support F-35 CNI capability development at our Rancho Carmel facility in San Diego, CA.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

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. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.

Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception through startup, execution, and completion. Primary responsibilities include:

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

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

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 budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM)

Identifying, allocating and managing program resources

Managing Government/customer supplied property or information

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

Cultivating customer relationships to develop further opportunities

Developing new business opportunities through strategic planning and proposal development

Desired Attributes:

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to manage a project team

Ability to effectively plan, define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control scope

Ability to initiate, develop, integrate, execute, direct and control program plans

Ability to resolve disputes and negotiate with a positive outcome

Critical thinking and logical reasoning skills

Impeccable ethics in business conduct

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years OR a Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience

Experience developing project cost and schedules

Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule and achieving all requirements

Strong communication and organizational skills

Able to assimilate information from multiple sources and execute coherent plans

Demonstrated success leading teams to achieve a common goal

Demonstrated commitment to meet customer needs

Ability to travel (10% to 25%)

Basic competency in Project Management skills and toolsets

Competent in Microsoft Office Suite

Direct experience and certifications for Earned Value / cost management

In-depth experience in Risk and Opportunity Management

The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required

U.S Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

Direct work experience with Department of Defense Government or Major Prime Contractors

Experience with design and manufacturing of DoD products

Experience with F-35 CNI products

Experience overseeing a product development effort

Familiarity with engineering gate reviews

Experience or familiarity working with CPIF contracts

Experience with Agile methodologies

Salary Range:

$126,600 - $189,800

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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