Senior Space Systems Program Manager

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Commerce, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 193,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) in Commerce, California seeks a Manager, Program Level 3 to lead the Propulsion portfolio within the Mission Enabling Products (MEP) unit.

You will report to the Propulsion Product Director and lead a matrixed team to deliver cost and schedule performance while satisfying technical objectives. This on-site role requires strong leadership, a track record with EVMS/IMP/IMS, and experience building inclusive teams, managing proposals, and maintaining customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years, or master's degree and 8 years' experience in U.S. Government contracts 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

• Set vision, lead, and manage an ~8-person team of program managers
• Functional management of Program Manager team (time reporting, performance reviews, statement of work, performance evaluations, employee development, mentoring efforts, engagements, and other functional tasks)
• Demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business
• 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 IPTs 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
• Deliver clear and compelling presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
• Develop and adhere to budget baselines utilizing EVMS or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
• Manage customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)

Skills

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Effective communication

Leadership

Mentoring / coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Integrated Master Plan (IMP)

Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) in Commerce, California seeks a Manager, Program Level 3 to lead the Propulsion portfolio within the Mission Enabling Products (MEP) unit.

You will report to the Propulsion Product Director and lead a matrixed team to deliver cost and schedule performance while satisfying technical objectives. This on-site role requires strong leadership, a track record with EVMS/IMP/IMS, and experience building inclusive teams, managing proposals, and maintaining customer