Manager Programs 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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 Navigation, Targeting & Survivability (NT&S) division within the Mission Systems sector is looking for a Manager, Programs Level 3 to support the NT&S Program Execution team. The Program Execution PM will report to the Director, Program Execution for the NT&S Division. Responsibilities include leading independent reviews, monitoring and analyzing trends in program performance across the Division, working with program teams to develop and implement corrective action plans, and planning data analytics and data visualization projects to aid in monitoring and improving program performance. The Program Execution PM will also assist in developing and implementing training for program managers across the Division and lead and participate in Division Digital Transformation projects. The Program Execution PM is responsible for monitoring and improving program performance across the NT&S Division, including a diverse set of program types, lifecycle phases and customers across all three business units and five locations. This position is full-time on-site at either Baltimore or Rolling Meadows location and it may require 25% travel. Program Managers are responsible for managing 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: Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations 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 Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.) Managing suppliers to meet program objectives 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 Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years, or Master’s and 6 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries 3-5 or more years of P&L 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 Demonstrated understanding of EVMS and Risk and Opportunity Management Must possess an active Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance. Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment Demonstrated experience with establishing customer intimacy Effective communication and presentation skills Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Engineering a similar technical field, or Business Administration 5+ years of Program Management experience for DoD / US government contracts Data analytics/data visualization experience Experience leading or working on agile projects and using agile EVMS PMP Certification Experience leading new product development and/or EMD programs Current Top Secret Clearance 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. 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