Program Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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 Manager Program 2 to join our team.   This position will be supporting our SLS Booster Subassembly & Pyrotechnics team at Kennedy Space Center, FL.

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.
 

The SLS Booster program has exciting opportunities for experienced managers to grow their careers. The selected candidate will be responsible for Booster Forward Assembly integration/buildup operations through successful acceptance test/checkout, including refurbishment and/or procurement of various associated small parts to support integration.  

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsible for the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of program objectives and include, but are not limited to:

• Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools

• Development and adherence to master plans and schedules

• Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives

• Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities

• Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization

• Continuously improving on a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations

• Measuring and reporting program performance

• Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning

• Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community

• 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

• Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work

• Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines

• Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements

• Managing suppliers to meet program objectives

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

• Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans

• Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering discipline and 8 years program/project management experience.

  • Or MS degree and 6 years experience.

  • Or PhD 4 years experience.

• 8 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or Control Account Manager (CAM)

• 8 years of demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal

• Experience with all aspects of aerospace launch vehicle design, development, qualification and integration.

• Familiarity of requirement sets and system architectural approach necessary for spaceflight systems (ordnance, stage controls, flight safety systems).

• Demonstrated positive experience communicating with and leading cross functional project teams.

• Experience with risk databases/tools

• Demonstrated experience in applying the following principals:

• Business Acumen: The ability to apply knowledge, insights and understanding of business and financial concepts, tools and processes to the benefit of program decisions, actions, and performance

• Issue & Problem Resolution: The ability to identify and address program impacts through a systematic, proactive, approach to issue and problem resolution that identifies, communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves conflicts across all levels of the program.

• Planning & Scheduling: The ability to initiate, develop, integrate, execute, direct and control program plans and cost and schedule baselines that meet both program contractual requirements and stakeholder expectations.

• Program Growth: The ability to recognize and respond to customer needs in order to develop additional sales that support organizational objectives.

• Program Integration: The ability to identify, orchestrate, coordinate and controls the management activities and processes that integrate program interdependencies throughout their life cycle to achieve successful program completion.

• Risk & Opportunity: The ability to address program uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling plans, and manages, controls, and communicates risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle of the program.

• Scope, Configuration & Change: The ability to effectively plan, define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control scope to ensure that all of the work required and only the work required is performed.

• Supplier & Subcontractor: The ability to identify, select, direct and manage subcontract and supply chain elements of the program in a manner that supports program goals and company strategy.

Preferred Qualifications:
 

• Masters Degree

• Current Control Account Manager (CAM) certification

• Experience with various contract types (i.e, Firm-Fixed-Price, Cost Plus, Time & Material)

• Experience working with NASA, USSF, USAF or other DoD customers

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts 

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.