Program Manager 2

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in San Diego, CA is seeking a Program Manager 2 to lead a diverse team and coordinate across multiple IPTs to deliver complex programs with tight schedules. The role involves executive-level interaction, risk management, and customer collaboration to ensure program success.

The candidate should have a strong background in program management, engineering leadership, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment with high expectations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience.
• Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret or higher clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to execute to plan and manage change across multiple IPTs.
• Coordinate requirements and communicate with customers to drive mutual goals.
• Lead a team of technical members to deliver capabilities and manage cost allocations.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Engineering leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Aeronautics Systems (AS) sector has an opening for a Program Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This leadership opportunity is based in San Diego, CA.

This is a leadership position with daily executive interactions, and the selected candidate will display consistent impeccable judgment and embody Northrop Grumman leadership behaviors. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels, including executive leadership.

Roles and Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Positively lead, inspire and motivate a team to execute to plan.
• Effectively coordinate across multiple program IPTs to manage change and configuration of requirements.
• Customer communication and collaboration to drive mutual goals and shared success.
• Lead a team of technical team members to deliver technical capabilities.
• Leadership of a team of direct reports where you will define goals, develop the team and ensure the team is continuously performing and growing into expanded roles.
• Manage team to baseline schedule and cost allocations.
• Actively manage Risk, Issues & Opportunities to ensure program execution success.
• Partner with functional disciplines to define and integrate expertise into the team.
• Be a digital advocate, applying new tools and functionality to drive execution efficiencies.
• Define, negotiate, monitor & track performance of suppliers; manage change and ensure performance to plan.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same.

We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below:
• Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
• Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment to be able to completely support statement of work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior roles executing on development programs and rapid integration and development activities. Experience supporting BOE writing and estimating as well as contract negotiations.
• Prior experience with leading Engineering Teams, specifically related to systems engineering, software engineering, integration and test engineering, cyber engineering.
• Experience leading a large team in a matrixed environment to achieve program goals.
• Program management experience on Agile programs applying incremental planning and delivering programs on schedule.

Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00

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.