Program Manager 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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 Defense Systems has an immediate opening for a Manager, Program Management 3 position, located at our Elkton, Maryland facility. This position reports directly to the Business Unit Senior Director and will be a full-time onsite position. Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) Business Unit headquartered in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, PS&C designs, develops, and produces solid and air-breathing propulsion systems as well as control systems for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. In addition to the Elkton, MD headquarters, PS&C has sites in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. The Modernization and PMX Manager will have authority and responsibility for the Business Unit capital portfolio, management of the Site Modernization Program, and lead of the Program Execution Homeroom for the PS&C Business Unit. This is a leadership position with daily executive interactions, and the successful candidate must display impeccable judgment, a history of strong performance, and embody Northrop Grumman’s leadership behaviors. The successful candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels, including executive leadership. The Selected Candidate Will Provide oversight of the BU capital portfolio and interact with the leads of each of the projects to ensure projects are meeting objectives on time and within budget Lead presentations and communication on the aggregate status of projects within the portfolio to stakeholders Lead the Site Modernization program Be responsible for working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution, including achieving modernization objectives on time and within the allocated budget Lead the development, communication, and tracking of the strategy to continually grow the PM workforce’s program management knowledge base, tools, and skills Provides program homeroom expert support to programs as initial program baselines are developed leading up to and following award Participates in program startup reviews (PSR) as a key Program Management process and tools expert Provides support in the preparation of proposals. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of related experience or 8 years of related experience with master’s degree Minimum 5 years of management experience in Program Management Demonstrated program execution expertise Ability to travel up to 25 percent of the time Ability to provide general program management guidance to program managers, IPTs, and key program team members to ensure compliance with program management processes and procedures. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills. Demonstrated understanding of EVMS and Risk and Opportunity Management Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment Effective communication and presentation skills Experience with DoD & international customers and/or partners Ability to obtain a secret clearance, which US citizenship is a pre-requisite Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in a STEM or business field of focus Active secret clearance 10 years of experience in government program management or DOD 7 years of management experience in Functional or Program Management Experience with continuous improvement or affordability optimization Primary Level Salary Range: $184,300.00 - $276,500.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northrop Grumman