Senior Space Program Manager (On-Site)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Commerce, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager, Program Level 2, to lead the Propulsion portfolio within the ISD Commerce, CA site. The role oversees program execution, cost, schedule, staffing, and customer satisfaction while guiding a matrixed team to meet performance goals.

The position emphasizes communication of complex concepts, proven program performance, and on-site presence in Commerce, CA. Strong leadership and ethics are required for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years, or master’s and 6 years’ experience supporting 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
• Experience leading the performance of program tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as either a program manager, project lead, integrated program team (IPT), or cost account manager (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
• US Citizenship is a requirement for employment

Responsibilities

• Interface directly with the Customer, Business Management, Contracts, Engineering, and other functional/support teams in support of program objectives, technical integrity, customer expectations, and schedule
• Develop and implement team structures, organizational framework, and processes to optimize productivity and foster a high-performing, cohesive, and collaborative team environment
• Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans
• Identify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning
• Adhere to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
• Manage proposals, negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
• Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
• Establish a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
• Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, and integration and test
• Conduct thorough risk & opportunity management
• Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
• Ensure the program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and implements changes through a control board
• Measure and report program performance to internal and external customers
• Demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business
• Deliver clear and compelling presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
• Develop and adhere to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
• Manage customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
• Role may include functional management of Program Manager team; an 8-person team of program managers. Functional responsibilities include setting a vision, leading, personnel management, time reporting, performance reviews, statement of work, performance evaluations, employee development, mentoring efforts, engagements, and other functional tasks.

Skills

Program leadership

Cross-functional team leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring & coaching

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

EVMS

IMP

IMS

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager, Program Level 2, to lead the Propulsion portfolio within the ISD Commerce, CA site. The role oversees program execution, cost, schedule, staffing, and customer satisfaction while guiding a matrixed team to meet performance goals.

The position emphasizes communication of complex concepts, proven program performance, and on-site presence in Commerce, CA. Strong leadership and ethics are required for success.