Program Manager 3

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 167,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Space Systems unit seeks a Senior Program Manager (Program Manager 3) to lead a fast-paced new production program in Gilbert, AZ. The PM will own cost, schedule and technical performance, coordinate a cross-functional IPT, and deliver on contractual requirements while building customer intimacy.

The role emphasizes planning, risk management, and disciplined execution with opportunities for bonuses and career growth. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, Mathematics or other technical discipline with 9 years of experience or Master’s with 7 years in government contracts or project management.
• KPIs, program metrics, cost, schedule and technical performance measures experience.
• Top Secret clearance with SAP access ability at time of application.
• Planning, Scheduling & Earned Value Management experience.
• Proven leadership of teams to achieve common goals on complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional IPTs to meet cost, schedule and performance objectives.
• Measure and report program performance to stakeholders.
• Develop, review and manage SOWs, baselines and budgets.
• Cultivate customer relationships and pursue new opportunities.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Performance metrics

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Sciences/Mathematics or technical discipline

Master’s degree with 7 years experience

Tools

Earned Value Management

Planning & Scheduling

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP 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’s Space Systems sector is looking for a Senior Program Manager (Program Manager 3) to support the Advancement and Rapid Throughout Operating Unit segment of the Emerging Capabilities & Sensing Business Unit in the Space Superiority Division, based in our Gilbert, AZ facility.

A successful candidate works well in a fast-paced environment and is motivated to support the customer’s most critical missions. This new production program will deliver first-of-its-kind operational capability, and the PM will be critical to establish this new product line.

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. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.

Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout).

Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:

• Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
• Measuring and reporting program performance
• Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
• Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
• Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test
• Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work
• Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
• Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines
• Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
• Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
• Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
• Managing suppliers to meet program objectives
• Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
• Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities
• Development and adherence to master plans and schedules
• Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
• Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
• Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans
• Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Sciences, Mathematics or another Technical Discipline and 9 years of experience, or Master’s and 7 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries
• Demonstrated experience managing program performance using key performance indicators (KPIs), program metrics, cost, schedule, and technical performance measures
• 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
• Active Top Secret Clearance with ability to qualify for access to Special Access Programs (SAP) at time of application
• Experience with Planning, Scheduling & Earned Value Management
• Demonstrated success leading teams /organizations to achieve a common goal
• Experience identifying, orchestrating, coordinating and controlling the management activities and processes that integrate program interdependencies throughout their life cycle to achieve successful program completion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret with SCI Clearance
• Experience in the space industry
• Experience managing suppliers
• Experience in production of small satellites
• Experience managing various contract types to include CPFF, CPIF, FFP

Primary Level Salary Range: $166,700.00 - $250,100.00

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.

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