Program Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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, Space Systems – Propulsion Systems is currently seeking a Program Manager 2 for our Hypersonics rocket motor program team supporting several locations, with home location being the Promontory, UT facility.

We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals.  Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry.

Role description & Responsibilities:

The Program Manager position will lead program execution of an ongoing high-priority and fast-paced hypersonic rocket motor development program, including the delivery of all contractual requirements at target cost and on schedule, planning and executing all aspects of the program with responsibility for successfully achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions.  This program is currently transitioning from development and qualification to full rate production.  The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.

Job Duties:  
 

The Program Manager will be responsible for managing cost, schedule, and technical performance of this program and key subsystems which includes:

• Plan and execute all aspects of the fast-paced rocket motor development program with responsibility for successfully managing technical, financial, contractual and schedule aspects.  

• Work closely and collaboratively with customers to define and negotiate requirements and be their primary contact for program status and performance.

• Anticipate and fulfill customer needs to ensure their satisfaction and continued business. 

• Lead execution of the program business management plan to manage, measure, and report program cost and schedule performance, and lead the discussion in regular leadership and customer business management reviews.  

• Develop and maintain the program financial forecast for leadership.

• Lead a cross functional team of associates and teams with a wide range of skill sets, ensuring roles and responsibilities of team members are well understood and executed.

• Provide overall leadership to program team and drive technical and schedule performance compliance.

• Manage subcontractor actions and performance. 

• Drive technical excellence by setting program standards, working closely with the technical and production teams, balancing risk, and delivering performance.

• Lead teams to identify program risks and execute risk management and mitigation plans.

• Assist in negotiating contracts, contract changes, contract pricing, terms and resolution of contract issues in partnership with the customer.

• Capture new business and contribute to defining strategy for future business.

• Manage a variety of bid and proposal efforts. Participate in business strategy sessions.

• Ensure program-wide focus on safety, reliability, cost and schedule, and adequacy of systems, procedures, and people for long term success.

• Manage Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc)

Experience Requirements:  

• 8 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment including 3 years of experience leading multiple discipline teams.

• A working knowledge of solid rocket design, fabrication, and testing methods 

• Project management using earned value measurement system principles

• Demonstrated positive experience communicating with leadership, coaching and building effective teams

Education/Certifications

Bachelor of Science degree in STEM discipline, preferably engineering.  A non-technical degree may be considered if applicant has applicable work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of Program Management experience preferably in aerospace manufacturing or product development

• Ability to use excellent decision making and risk management skills to create profit and meet schedule

• Action oriented; driven by measurable results

• Excellent external and internal communication and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated strong ability to work in a challenging environment with competing priorities in a positive manner

• Ability to maintain positive external customer relations and lead internal functional teams through fast-pace product development and hardware deliveries 

• Experience with growing existing business and/or new business with current customers

Skills & Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with rocket motor production and qualification principles

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management, executive leadership, and customer partners

• Applied business management practices demonstrating budgetary controls for integrated cost, schedule, risk management, and financial forecasting systems
  Management and measurement of project performance based on an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) 

Position will require the ability to obtain a secret clearance.

Salary Range: $135,100.00 - $202,700.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.