Manager Programs 2

Manager Programs Level 2

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 Defense Systems sector is looking for Manager Programs Level 2 to support the Propulsion Systems & Controls (PS&C) Business Unit. The position will be full time on-site located in Elkton, Maryland.

Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise.

Level 2 program managers will be expected to manage full programs and/or segments of larger programs with the PS&C Business Unit. Duties include ensuring delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, achieving all technical requirements, final accountability for program execution, creating customer intimacy, consistently delivering value to the customer and positive business outcomes for the company.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises/manages staff assigned/matrixed to the program.
• Provides objective-oriented direction utilizing management guidelines & general policies.
• Plans and assesses program performance addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of a work package, subsystem, or related group of work packages on a large system development-type contract or full responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a large delivery order or mid-size contract.
• Oversees projects and tasks assigned to the organizational group performed by non-exempt and/or exempt employees. Becomes directly involved as required to assist in meeting schedules or to resolve technical or operational problems.
• Ensures that projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Accomplishes results through lower-level subordinates or through experienced exempt employees who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments.
• Functions as an advisor regarding tasks, projects, and operations. Becomes actively involved in daily operations only when required to meet schedules or to resolve complex problems.
• Frequent contacts with internal personnel and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning specific phases of projects or contracts.
• Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal external representatives concerning specifics operations.

Recommended Attributes:

• Business Acumen
• Communications
• Program Growth
• Risk & Opportunity
• Customer Intimacy
• Issue & Problem Resolution
• Scope, Configuration & Change
• Resources

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries
• 5 or more years of experience in Program Management, Operations and/or Global Supply Chain Management as a lead.
• 5 or more years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager
• 5 or more years of demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with EACs and Financial Forecasting
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
• MBA and/or PMP certification
• Previous Cost Account Manager (CAM) Experience
• Active Secret Clearance