Sentinel Program Manager 3 - 20540

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 167,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Roy, Utah seeks a Sentinel Program Manager 3 to oversee the GN&C GSI IPT, coordinating systems engineering, integration, and software teams to meet program goals.

This full-time role requires a U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance; the 9/80 schedule may apply with relocation assistance. You will brief leaders and customers, track risks, and manage performance across the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience; 8 years with a Masters or 4 extra years in lieu of degree.
• U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, SAP eligibility.
• 6 years of experience leading a Program / Projects and driving performance against a schedule.
• Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) in an applicable system.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Sentinel program operational rhythm, maintaining momentum and progress.
• Lead proposal efforts and integrate successful proposals into the program baseline.
• Develop strategies to efficiently execute the full scope of work and drive improvement.
• Track and report program performance and execution metrics including EVMS.
• Establish and track milestones in accordance with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Assist in developing IPT status for risk and opportunity management.
• Manage a program or function and provide guidance to subordinates.
• Plan risk management and project performance addressing cost, schedule, and technical quality for WBS elements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

EVMS

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Sentinel Program Manager 3 to support the GN&C GSI IPT. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.

As Senior Program manager, you will, support the GN&C GSI Director, be responsible for programmatic oversight, and brief internal and external customers and Sentinel program leadership on status and challenges

Provide oversight of project execution in collaboration with GSI product team leads--Systems Engineering, Integration and Test, Analysis and Algorithms, and Software - to ensure effective implementation of program goals and deliverables.

What You Will Get To Do:

• Execute the Sentinel program operational rhythm, maintaining momentum and ensuring timely progress at all phases of the program.
• Lead proposal efforts, developing comprehensive proposals that meet organizational standards and customer needs. Integrate successful proposals into the program baseline
• Develop and implement strategies to efficiently execute the full scope of work for various initiatives, promoting continuous improvement and alignment with business objectives.
• Track and report on program performance and execution metrics for cost and schedule including Earned Value Management (EVMS).
• Establish and track progress towards key project milestones in accordance with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Assist in developing and providing status for IPT inputs to the program risk and opportunity management system.
• Managing a program or a function within the larger organizational unit, setting & operating to objectives & providing guidance to subordinates based on goals, objectives & company policy.
• Planning, risk management, and project performance addressing cost, schedule, and technical quality for related Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements on a large system development-type contract or full responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a large technical services-type contract.
• Advanced level of understanding in a specialized field or general understanding of several diverse disciplines. Involves a broad grasp of involved practices and procedures.
• Regularly requires analysis of alternative courses of action. Decisions have risk/reward implications for program or area of influence.
• Helps meet established schedules or resolve technical or operational problems. Typically accomplishes results through lower level(s) of management or exempt employees.
• Exerts influence in the development of overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would normally result in critical

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Relocation may be offered.

You Will Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with 10 years of experience; 8 years of experience with a Masters degree or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Must be a U.S citizen and have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope,(<6yrs) with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP)
• 6 years of experience leading a Program / Projects and driving performance against a schedule.
• Experience with the application of Earned Value Management (EVM) in an applicable system

These Qualifications Are Nice To Have:

• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to brief Segment, Program, and Customer leadership
• Experience leading interdisciplinary, major program event efforts on defense or aerospace programs
• Experience working across multiple functional organizations (Engineering, Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, Logistics, etc...)
• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman build execution, processes, procedures, tools, and metrics
• Experience as an EVMS Control Account Manager (CAM)
• Experience with ICBM programs
• Experience with complex system development on large programs
• Experience in system sell-off and delivery to the customer
• Active TS Clearance and Special Program Access
• Experience managing people.
• Executive presence and comfort in communications at that level
• Experience building strong customer and supplier relationships.
• Experienced people leadership that includes performance management, career development, staffing, and merit planning

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.