Strategic Production Programs Manager

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a seasoned Program Manager to oversee all phases of the program lifecycle, from proposal development through startup, execution, and closeout. You will lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to achieve cost, schedule, and technical goals while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Preferred candidates have a background in government contracts, a track record of delivering on complex programs, and a secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or project management, or a Master’s with 6 years.
• Experience leading the technical performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements.
• Secret security clearance level required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the program life cycle from inception to closeout.
• Lead cross-functional IPTs to meet cost, schedule and technical performance objectives.
• Cultivate customer relationships and develop opportunities within the customer community.
• Develop proposals and business plans to enable growth.
• Establish program baselines and performance measurements using EVM or similar.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a seasoned Program Manager to oversee all phases of the program lifecycle, from proposal development through startup, execution, and closeout. You will lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to achieve cost, schedule, and technical goals while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Preferred candidates have a background in government contracts, a track record of delivering on complex programs, and a secret clearance.