Manager Programs 1

Northrop Grumman; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 114,900 - 172,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Warner Robins, GA is seeking a Test Equipment Solution Program Manager to oversee all phases of the program life cycle from inception to completion. The role requires managing cost, schedule, performance, and developing strong customer relationships.

Candidates must have a minimum of 9 years of experience or a relevant bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience. A Secret clearance is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active US Government Secret clearance.
• Strong technical skills with understanding product structure.
• Ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the program life cycle from inception to completion.
• Maintain cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program.
• Cultivate customer relationships to develop further opportunities.
• Develop new business opportunities through strategic planning.
• Participate in contract negotiations.
• Conduct thorough risk management.

Skills

Business Acumen

Experience with Repairs, Spares and DMS resolution

Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Exceptional customer relationship experience

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Education

High School Diploma/GED and 9 years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Management

Master’s Degree with 3 years related experience

Job description

Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

What You'll Get To Do

As a Test Equipment Solution Program Manager, you will be responsible for managing all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). The Test Equipment Solution Portfolio comprises Build to print production, repairs, spares, engineering services and DMS activities. This portfolio will contain a mix of intra sector, DoD and direct commercial sale contracts.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Program Manager 1 to become part of the Test Equipment Solution Program Management team at our Warner Robins, GA location. This position will be responsible for all phases of the Program from inception through completion. Program performance includes: P&L, schedule, performance, customer relationships, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:
• Prioritizing cost, schedule and technical performance in alignment with higher level strategic direction
• Cultivating customer and internal stakeholder relationships to develop further opportunities within the customer community
• Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and the development of proposals and business plans
• Coordinating the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of the Test Equipment Solution contracts
• Participating in the negotiation of contracts and review and approval of contract changes
• Building a collaborative relationship between the program office and functional areas
• Managing program performance including P&L, schedule, performance, customer relationships, and forecasting
• Being accountable for programmatic and financial commitments (Awards, Sales, Profit and Cash)
• Conducting thorough risk and opportunity management including root-cause identification, mitigation planning, and execution
• Serving as primary customer contact for program activities and leading program review sessions with the customer
• Establishing milestones and monitoring adherence to master plans and schedules
• Managing on-time delivery metrics and reporting trends against contractual requirements
• Directing the work of employees assigned to the program across technical, manufacturing and administrative areas
• Partnering with functional leadership to deploy qualified resources and improve processes, tools and training
• Managing special projects focused on improving operational effectiveness
• Serving as a subject matter expert to solicit feedback, derive requirements, provide input and implement lessons learned
• Preparing, developing and coordinating integration plans and integrated schedules to meet contract objectives

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 9 years of related experience supporting Government contracts and/or project management in other industries. Will also consider Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Management, Business or other relevant degree and 5 years related experience, or Master’s with 3 years related experience supporting Government contracts and/or project management in other industries
• Business Acumen (Experience in running P&L business)
• Experience with Repairs, Spares, DMS resolution, product modification and Build to Print Production
• Demonstrated experience with Estimates at Completion (EAC)
• Demonstrated experience with program labor, material and subcontract forecasting
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
• Experience coordinating among cross-functional teams and managing multi-million-dollar budgets
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
• Exceptional external customer relationship experience
• Ability to interact effectively with both internal and external customers at all levels including senior executives
• Ability to define proposal strategy, participate in proposal teams, analyze and shape RFPs, produce and deliver winning proposals
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active US Government Secret clearance
• Must have strong skills with Microsoft programs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
• Must have strong technical skills (understanding the product structure of deliverables the program is responsible for)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• DoD sustainment background/understanding
• Experienced in generating DoD proposals
• Experience with successful program startup
• Experience in leading a diverse team that resulted in a successful outcome
• Experience with Return to Green and Root Cause Corrective Action
• Balancing customer, employee, and shareholder objectives
• Ability to apply knowledge and financial concepts to program decisions and performance
• Ability to address program uncertainty through proactive risk management
• Builds strong relationships with strategic partners and key suppliers; guides program team to satisfy customer expectations

NGSkills

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,900.00 - $172,300.00

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.