Manager Programs 2

Northrop Grumman; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Discretionary bonus

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Elkton, Maryland, is seeking a Manager Programs Level 2 to lead the Propulsion Systems & Controls business unit. This full-time, on-site role will manage complex government programs, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain cost control.

The position requires a DoD Secret clearance and a strong track record in program management. As part of a team, you will direct staff, work with customers, and drive program performance across cost, schedule, and technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
• 5+ years of 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
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff assigned/matrixed to the program and provides direction.
• Plans and assesses program performance addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality.
• Oversees projects and tasks to meet schedules and budgets.
• Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Business Acumen

Communications

Program Growth

Risk & Opportunity

Customer intimacy

Issue & Problem Resolution

Scope & Change Management

Resources

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years experience

Tools

SAP or ERP system

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is looking for Manager Programs Level 2 to support the Propulsion Systems & Controls (PS&C) Business Unit. The position will be full time on-site located in Elkton, Maryland.

Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise. https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourism

Level 2 program managers will be expected to manage full programs and/or segments of larger programs with the PS&C Business Unit . Duties include ensuring delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, achieving all technical requirements, final accountability for program execution, creating customer intimacy, consistently delivering value to the customer and positive business outcomes for the company.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises/manages staff assigned/matrixed to the program.
• Provides objective-oriented direction utilizing management guidelines & general policies.
• Plans and assesses program performance addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of a work package, subsystem, or related group of work packages on a large system development-type contract or full responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a large delivery order or mid-size contract.
• Oversees projects and tasks assigned to the organizational group performed by non-exempt and/or exempt employees. Becomes directly involved as required to assist in meeting schedules or to resolve technical or operational problems.
• Ensures that projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Accomplishes results through lower-level subordinates or through experienced exempt employees who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments.
• Functions as an advisor regarding tasks, projects, and operations. Becomes actively involved in daily operations only when required to meet schedules or to resolve complex problems.
• Frequent contacts with internal personnel and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning specific phases of projects or contracts.
• Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal external representatives concerning specifics operations.

Recommended Attributes:

• Business Acumen:The ability to apply knowledge, insights and understanding of business and financial concepts, tools and processes to the benefit of developing market strategies
• Communications:The ability to manage communications with stakeholders through organized processes to ensure that program information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets program and stakeholder needs
• Program Growth:The ability to recognize and respond to customer needs in order to develop additional sales that support organizational objectives.
• Risk & Opportunity:The ability to address portfolio uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling plans, and manages, controls, and communicates risks and opportunities for the Market Area.
• Customer intimacy: Consistently makes time to seek and incorporate input from customers and understand their expectations. Demonstrates commitment and energy to meet customer needs. Builds strong relationships with strategic partners and key suppliers. Guides program team and support functions on how to take action to satisfy customer expectations.
• Issue & Problem Resolution:The ability to identify and address program impacts through a systematic, proactive, approach to issue and problem resolution that identifies, communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves conflicts across all levels of the program.
• Scope, Configuration & Change:The ability to effectively plan, define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control scope to ensure that all of the work required and only the work required is performed.
• Resources:The ability to plan for, identify, estimate, cost, acquire, schedule, and retire resources needed to satisfy program requirements within organizational constraints.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries
• 5 or more years of experience in Program Management, Operations and/or Global Supply Chain Management as a lead.
• 5 or more years of 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
• 5 or more years of demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with EACs and Financial Forecasting
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
• MBA and/or PMP certification
• Previous Cost Account Manager (CAM) Experience
• Active Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00

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.