Programs Manager

Responsibilities Manage the cost, schedule, and performance of a segment of the overall portfolio Support proposal, baselining, development, and sustainment efforts Own projects and budgets Manage program cost, schedule, performance, quality, and suppliers Coordinate proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and contract financial terms/conditions Participate in negotiations of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions Create, review, and finalize program Statements of Work Cultivate customer relationships and develop further opportunities Develop and adhere to master plans and schedules Conduct risk and opportunity management, including identification, mitigation, and realization Ensure contractual technical requirements are met Establish program organizations addressing customer requirements and internal/external sub-organizations Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives Measure and report program performance Deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and program stakeholders Identify, distribute, track, and complete program requirements Establish and manage program and subordinate baselines Develop and adhere to budget baselines using Earned Value Management or similar cost and schedule control methodologies and tools Identify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning Manage government/customer-supplied property or information Manage suppliers to meet program objectives Follow internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards Ensure the program team understands and adheres to contract scope and manages change through control board activities Requirements Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years of related experience Related experience in project management, program management, engineering and engineering leadership, capture efforts, proposals, and/or business management related functions Experience with Earned Value Management Ability to develop and manage schedules related to a major project or program Ability to apply business and financial concepts, tools and processes to program decisions, actions, and performance Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance STEM degree preferred Experience managing engineering teams preferred Experience managing sustainment efforts including flight operations preferred Knowledge of Northrop Grumman internal processes, procedures, and organization preferred Experience managing proposals preferred Ability to develop and manage schedules with complex interdependencies preferred Experience with High Altitude Long Endurance platforms such as RQ-4 preferred Demonstrated experience meeting customer needs, building relationships with strategic partners, and guiding program teams and support functions to satisfy customer expectations preferred An active DoD Secret or higher clearance preferred U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in program management, including cost, schedule, and performance oversight, while effectively leading cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives. Proficient in Earned Value Management and developing master plans that align with customer requirements and organizational standards. Highest-signal resume keywords Program Management Earned Value Management Cost Management Schedule Development Customer Relationship Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Project Management Program Management Engineering Leadership Proposal Development Risk Management Budget Management Contract Negotiation Performance Measurement Sustainment Management Resource Allocation Soft Skills Leadership Communication Relationship Building Negotiation Team Coordination Certifications & Qualifications DoD Secret Clearance Industry Keywords STEM Degree Northrop Grumman Processes High Altitude Long Endurance Platforms Flight Operations Government Contracting #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor