Principal Test Program Manager/Sr. Principal Test Program Manager

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.As a

Test Program Manager

at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) located in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Test Program Manager who is responsible for leading cross-functional teams during the proposal phase, design and manufacture phase of complex HW/SW Test products; participating in negotiations; responsible for establishing and executing project Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and funding authorizations; initiating the launch of new designs and subsequent shop orders; and managing all cost/ schedule and performance related activities.Roles & Responsibilities:Lead and direct cross-functional engineering teams during proposal, design, manufacturing, and delivery phases of products in development and production phasesSupport proposal development and new program acquisition effortsInterpret statements of work assigned by program leadershipDevelop and execute to project budgets and schedules, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS), critical path management, Estimates-at-Completion (EACs), and workload forecastsInterface with functional departments to secure team staffingWork with suppliers and be able to articulate project requirementsBrief internal and customer leadership on progress of work assigned.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of experience or a PhD with 0 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical fields. Technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.Demonstrated leadership responsibilities in a team environmentComprehensive understanding of the Design, Manufacturing and Test Integration process is a mustAbility to work on-site at BWI campus and areas nearbyActive Interim Secret RequiredPreferred Qualifications:Current active Secret clearance with SAP/SAR accessExperience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) managing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) projectsFluency with developing and executing project schedulesExperience as Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Technical lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function with demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skillsSolid use of Excel and SAP Production/Materials management tool or similar tool setMaster's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Engineering Leadership, or equivalentPMP certification is a plusSalary Range:

$102,400 - $153,600The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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