Head of Programme Management

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

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