F-35 IPT Program Director — Lead & Deliver

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 337,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA, seeks an Integrated Program Team (IPT) Lead F-35 Program Director to manage cost, schedule and technical performance of the IPT, focusing on assembly.

The role requires manufacturing leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and timely delivery of high-quality products. DoD Secret clearance eligibility is required, with a 9/80 work schedule and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years of experience supporting U.S Government contracts and/or aerospace manufacturing / project management.
• 3+ years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team, and manufacturing operations.
• Must have 5 years of Manufacturing Leadership experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance (US Citizenship required) as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access.

Responsibilities

• This position will manage and integrate product assembly and delivery into an effective high-performance team in coordination with functional management and shared services ensuring all contractual requirements are met.
• This position also ensures that the operations and facilities have the capabilities and resources required to meet current and future needs.
• This position requires and is responsible for on-time delivery of high-quality products that meet all contractual requirements and business objectives to internal and external customers.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment utilizing and improving established factory accountability processes.
• This position provides leadership that fosters motivation and communication. Responsible for the continuous improvement of people, products, processes, systems and services by utilizing common best practices, and other appropriate tools and techniques.
• Responsible for the management and mitigation of program and team risk and opportunities.
• Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
• Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• The ability to lead high-rate production cross-functional teams in Advanced Composites, Assembly, and Fabrication.
• Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Manufacturing leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA, seeks an Integrated Program Team (IPT) Lead F-35 Program Director to manage cost, schedule and technical performance of the IPT, focusing on assembly.

The role requires manufacturing leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and timely delivery of high-quality products. DoD Secret clearance eligibility is required, with a 9/80 work schedule and opportunities for growth.