Manager of Programs 2 - Remote Sensing Programs

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Linthicum (MD); Remote; USD 145,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Program Manager to lead innovative projects that shape the future of technology. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all phases of program execution, ensuring that contractual obligations are met on time and within budget. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and cultivate strong relationships with customers to enhance value creation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects that make a difference in people's lives while working in a diverse and inclusive environment that values intellectual curiosity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management or government contracts.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution from inception to completion, ensuring cost and schedule adherence.
• Develop customer relationships and deliver presentations to stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Customer Relationship Management

Risk Management

Active RF Technology Development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)

Internal Reporting Systems (IPRS)

Job description

Requisition ID: R10176336

• Category: Program Management

• Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Top Secret

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 1

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. 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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking to fill a Manager, Programs Level 2 role to support the Payload and Ground Systems Division in the Remote Sensing Programs business unit. The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions.

Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of execution, from inception through completion. Primary responsibilities will include:

• Owning Cost-and-Schedule Deliverables for Program CCA and ECA Builds

• Leading and Directing a Cross-Functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) of Program Managers, OPMs, and Manufacturing Personnel to meet Program Cost, Schedule and Technical Objectives

• Facilitating Continuous Improvement, Cycle Time Reduction, Cost Reduction of CCA and ECA Builds

• Expediting Solutions to Throughput and Cost Detractors

• Developing and Adhering to Budget Baselines Utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) on a Recurring Basis

• Maintaining and Adhering to Executable Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)

• Coordinating and Managing Recurring Subunit-Level Business Rhythm with OPM and PMO Teams

• Executing ECA Test V&V Efforts to “Productionize” Test Efforts

• Influencing Manufacturing PCAB Activities as they Correlate to Program Priorities

• Coordinating Risk and Opportunity Execution for the Production Program

• Ensuring a Robust Material-Order Strategy Through Program Completion & Ramp-Down

• Strategizing Long-Term Production Improvements Which Enable New Opportunities on Existing and Follow-On Contracts

• Developing and Delivering Presentations to Customers, Executive Management and other Program Stakeholders

• Developing Customer Relationships and Cultivating Customer Intimacy to Further Opportunities within the Customer Community

• Reporting Program Status in Internal Reporting Systems (i.e. IPRS)

• Coordinating Contract Change Board Activities Internally and with the Customer, to Include Engineering Change Proposals (ECP)

• Consistently Making Time to Seek and Incorporate Input from Customers and Understanding Their Expectations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years’, or Master’s and 7 years’ experience supporting Government contracts and/or project management in other industries

• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager

• Demonstrated success leading teams and/or organizations to achieve a common goal

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience delivering unit level or higher products through Assembly, Integration and Test.

• 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.

• The ability to identify and address program impacts through a systematic, proactive, approach to issue and problem resolution.

• The ability to recognize and respond to customer needs to develop additional sales that support organizational objectives.

• Demonstrated expertise in Active RF technology development.

Salary Range: $145,000 - $217,400

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.