Program Manager 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector is looking for Program Manager 1s to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our organization to support either E-2D Modification organization or New Business Integrated Product Teams in Saint Augustine, FL.

Please note this position requires an on-site presence and cannot be performed remotely.

The statement of work will include 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. There are also requirements to perform on Non-contractual Technical Activity as required. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.

Manager, Programs I focuses on the tactical execution of a defined program segment. The role handles day-to-day operations, directly supervises staff, assigns work, schedules day-to-day workflow, and ensures that cost, schedule, and technical objectives are met within existing plans and policies. The individual is responsible for delivering all contractual requirements on time and within budget, managing operational risks, and maintaining regular, customer-focused communication to support value-creation initiatives. Assignments are received in task-oriented terms. Provides direction to subordinates using established policies and procedures. Work is reviewed for adequacy in meeting objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Preparing Business case analysis to evaluate various courses of action as it relates to cost or schedule mitigation plans.
• Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements.
• Managing Government/customer supplied property or information.
• 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.
• Identify the functional skills required to complete each process within the multi-disciplined team's statement of work.
• Cultivating customer relationships to develop further opportunities within the customer community.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to manage a project team daily and communicate effectively with leadership regarding status, awareness, and escalations.
• The ability to effectively plan, define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control scope to ensure that all the work required and only the work required is performed.
• The ability to initiate, develop, integrate, execute, direct and control program plans and cost and schedule baselines that meet both program contractual requirements and stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to resolve disputes and negotiate with a positive outcome while maintaining good relationships with customers and within the organization.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of related program management experience as defined below, OR a Master's degree and 2 years of related experience as defined below.
• Experience as a project lead, cost account manager, functional manager or demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.
• Experience in Project Management skills and toolsets, such as metric creation, functional homeroom coordination, managing integrated master schedules, etc.
• Experience in manufacturing within the aerospace/defense industry.
• Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (US Citizenship is a requirement) and secret program access within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business to meet its needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) or a business program
• Experience in Risk and Opportunity Management
• PMP® certification
• Active Security Clearance
• Prior management of Retrofit aircraft; Over and Above cost and constraints to include parts management and 7R components/dispositions
• Experience with direct PMA and TYCOM communications
• Experience on aircraft program start-up and development
• Experience with manufacturing software tools, shop floor controls and metrics
• Prior experience with aircraft in Flight Test, monitoring A/C through troubleshooting efforts and coordination until resolution to delivery
• Experience with Technical Directives
• Strong manufacturing background
• Competent use of MES and SAP Knowledge
• Prior Program Management or Project Management Experience
• Prior EVMS Certification
• Experience working in or with Manufacturing, Industrial, or Tooling Engineering disciplines
• Experience with coordinating and proper processing cannibalization of aircraft parts

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.