Deputy Program Manager – Mission-Critical Production

Northrop Grumman; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Program Manager 2 to serve as Deputy Program Manager for Virginia-Class SSN/SSGN MAC launching system production. This role requires collaboration across teams, strong leadership, and the ability to work onsite in Sunnyvale while supporting U.S.

Government contracts. The ideal candidate will bring formal program/project management experience, cross-functional leadership, and a current U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years, supporting U.S. Government contracts/customers, program or project management, manufacturing, or a related industry.
• 2+ years of experience in program/project management and/or manufacturing operations, including responsibility for program, production, cost, schedule, and/or technical execution.
• 2+ years of experience serving in a formal program or project leadership role, such as Project Lead, IPT Lead, CAM, or equivalent, with responsibility for executing work on schedule, within budget, and against defined technical and/or contractual requirements.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to execute defined program, project, manufacturing, or organizational objectives, including responsibility for task coordination, performance tracking, and issue resolution.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in directing all phases of programs from inception through completion for a multi-year production program
• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple functions and projects
• Conduct thorough risk and opportunity management: identify, mitigate, track, and realize opportunities and mitigations
• Establish and manage budget baselines, including application of Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and tools
• Establish milestones, and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules
• Identify program problems and obtain solutions, including allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
• Oversee implementation of design changes and process improvement
• Direct and align subcontractors and suppliers to common program objectives and performance expectations
• Act as a customer contact for program activities, including leading program review sessions with the customer and senior leadership
• Cultivate customer relationships to develop new business and expand the product line
• Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes
• Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms & conditions of contract

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting & EVM

Contract management

Communication skills

Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Program Manager 2 to serve as Deputy Program Manager for Virginia-Class SSN/SSGN MAC launching system production. This role requires collaboration across teams, strong leadership, and the ability to work onsite in Sunnyvale while supporting U.S.

Government contracts. The ideal candidate will bring formal program/project management experience, cross-functional leadership, and a current U.S.