Senior Propulsion Program Manager – On-Site Leader

ngc; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager, Program Level 3 to lead the Propulsion portfolio within the Mission Enabling Products (MEP) BU, ISD, at the Commerce, CA site. The role reports to the Propulsion Product Director and drives program performance from inception to closeout, including cost, schedule, and technical objectives.

The selected candidate will lead an ~8-person program management team, coordinate with multiple functional groups, ensure compliance with internal processes, and cultivate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years, or master’s degree and 8 years’ experience in U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in the Aerospace Industry.
• Minimum 5 years’ of experience with functional and/or technical leadership experience.
• US Citizenship is a requirement for employment.
• Experience leading the performance of program tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as either a program manager, project lead, IPT, or CAM.
• Experience building and leading diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Advanced MS Office Suite and MS Project skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional IPT to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives.
• Interface directly with the Customer, Business Management, Contracts, Engineering, and other teams to support objectives and schedule.
• Develop team structures, organizational framework, and processes to optimize productivity and foster a high-performing team.
• Develop new business opportunities through long-term strategic planning, capture planning, and proposals.
• Establish budget baselines and manage cost/schedule using EVMS or similar tools.
• Deliver clear presentations to customers, executive management and stakeholders.

Skills

Program management leadership

Team leadership

Communication skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

IPT leadership

Contract execution

Cost and schedule management

Risk and opportunity management

Program presentations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 10 years

Master’s Degree + 8 years

Tools

MS Project

MS Office Suite

EVMS tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager, Program Level 3 to lead the Propulsion portfolio within the Mission Enabling Products (MEP) BU, ISD, at the Commerce, CA site. The role reports to the Propulsion Product Director and drives program performance from inception to closeout, including cost, schedule, and technical objectives.

The selected candidate will lead an ~8-person program management team, coordinate with multiple functional groups, ensure compliance with internal processes, and cultivate