Northrop Grumman

Manager Programs 2 - Strike

United States-Arizona-Chandler, United States

$135-203k

Full Time

25 minutes ago

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Job description

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.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems and technology that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of 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 are making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Space sector is looking for Manager Programs Level 2 at our Chandler, AZ facility.

This role will directly support the Deputy Director of Advanced Programs, and will be responsible for the Strike Weapons managing at least one demonstration mission under the Advance Programs Operating Unit at Launch Vehicles. The Program Manager 2 will lead program execution of development study(s) and demonstration mission(s) with focus on timely execution, maintaining customer relations, and leading proposal efforts for the Strike Weapons Program. Co-lead technical reviews, support the Program Engineering Managers (PEMs), Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) Program Manager (PM) and Operations Manager in managing overall cost and schedule. Assist in maintaining healthy relationships with key partners, and develop/maintain good customer relations. Partner with IPT leads to develop innovative engineering solutions, and drive efficiency in partnership with operations under the guidance of the Sr Program Manager. This leader will be responsible for ensuring subsystems garner program success. The Program Manager will value the team as people, and help provide opportunities for each member to develop to be their best.

Responsibilities include:

Manage all phases of the mission from award through completion
Maintain working relationships with the customer and internal/external partners, providing timely communication and engaging to resolve questions and issues
Responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance of contracted activities
Act as primary customer contact for the mission
Establish milestones and monitors performance keeping the program team on plan and in budget
Direct the work of the program team in partnership with the PEMs, SEIT PMs, Operations Manager, and Chief Engineer (CE)
Assist in conducting program reviews both for internal and external management
Demonstrate the highest ethical standards and creates a fun and collaborative team environment

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required with at least 8 years of related leadership experience in project management, leadership, or related field
Active US DoD Secret security clearance, or higher
Experience with Earned Value Management
Prior experience leading medium to large technical teams
Strong verbal and written communication skills
US citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a classified environment
Experience managing programs from $50-100M in value
Active US DoD TOP Secret security 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.

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.