Propulsion Systems Program Manager III — Space Launch

Northrop Grumman; Corinne (UT); In loco; USD 167.000 - 250.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays and PTO

Descrizione del lavoro

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Manager to lead execution of critical defense programs in Utah. The role requires managing scope, cost, schedule, and performance across cross-functional teams, while maintaining customer relations and program governance.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in government contracts, risk management, and EVM practices. The position is on-site in Utah (Bacchus/Magna or Promontory) with relocation support, 100% on-site work, and opportunities to

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or Finance with 10 years’ experience supporting US Government contracts or customers in a manufacturing environment.
• Five (5) plus years’ experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either a Program/Project Manager, IPT or CAM.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment to achieve a single objective.
• Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues and predict potential programmatic and technical risks.
• Experience in cost reduction strategies, lean manufacturing principles and quality improvement tools such as six sigma, PES and/or TPS.
• Ability to understand technical and financial customer requirements to ensure customer needs are met.
• Experience in managing suppliers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Mansioni

• Lead successful execution of programs across safety, quality, schedule, technical requirements, and cost.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to program managers, interns, and cross-functional team members.
• Drive a results-oriented culture, challenge the status quo, and identify creative ways to manage cost versus risk.
• Represent Northrop Grumman to customers, clearly communicating our capabilities and aligning them with customer needs.
• Execute programs and resolve issues in alignment with business objectives, contract terms, regulations, and company procedures.
• Balance the interests of customers, Northrop Grumman, and employees in program decisions.
• Lead program participation in customer and internal working group meetings.
• Support RFP responses and lead commitment reviews with program leadership.
• Establish, communicate, and maintain clear program priorities, including managing changes to the program baseline.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure programs stay on track to meet master plans and milestones.
• Apply IMS, IFS, and EVM to monitor performance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, initiating corrective actions.
• Oversee program budgets and participate in monthly reviews and reporting.
• Forecast financial performance and align actions to milestones.
• Assist in negotiating contracts and resolving contract issues with customers.
• Drive technical excellence by balancing risk and performance with technical teams.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Risk management

Cost control

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or Finance

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Descrizione del lavoro

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Manager to lead execution of critical defense programs in Utah. The role requires managing scope, cost, schedule, and performance across cross-functional teams, while maintaining customer relations and program governance.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in government contracts, risk management, and EVM practices. The position is on-site in Utah (Bacchus/Magna or Promontory) with relocation support, 100% on-site work, and opportunities to