Manager Programs 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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’s Mission Systems (NGMS) Sector has an opening for a Program Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within the Navigation and Lifecycle Operating Unit onsite in Salt Lake City, UT. The Program Manager must be willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time based on business needs.
What You’ll Get To Do:
The Program Manager will be responsible for program cost, schedule, performance, and quality in all aspects of managing the individual programs assigned.
Acts as primary customer contact and monitors program activities, including cost, schedule, and technical performance. Cultivating customer relationships to develop further opportunities
Provides leadership, management, guidance, and oversight for personnel
Participates in the negotiation of contracts and contract changes
Establish plans and schedules in alignment with contract objectives
Ensure that the programs/projects are on schedule to the program milestones
Manage IRAD projects in parallel with customer contracts
Identifies program problems and obtains solutions, allocates resources, and recommends changes/updates to contractual requirements leading a multi-disciplined IPT
Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of the contract
Prepares presentations and presents program reviews with both internal and external customers
Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems, and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
Resolves issues in accordance with business objectives, strategies, legal requirements, regulations, contract terms, and company policies
Leads the team in the execution of the program by providing clear assignments and direction, maintaining close communication, and getting the team the support needed to perform with success
Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities
Development and adherence to master plans and schedules
As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related professional and/or military experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of related professional and/or military experience, including experience in project or program management. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
Demonstrated experience leading teams and/or cross-functional organizations, including responsibility for coordinating work and achieving defined program or project objectives.
Demonstrated experience leading program or project execution with responsibility for schedule, cost, technical requirements, milestones, and/or deliverables, as a Project Lead, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead/member, Cost Account Manager (CAM), or comparable role.
Demonstrated experience analyzing program, technical, manufacturing, or business issues and developing recommendations or corrective actions.
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project to support program planning, analysis, scheduling, reporting, and/or presentations.
Experience using SAP or a comparable enterprise resource planning system in support of manufacturing, production, supply chain, and/or program execution.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience working in a matrixed organization with responsibility for coordinating activities across multiple functional organizations.
Experience serving as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) and/or having responsibility for program profit and loss (P&L), budgets, or financial performance.
Experience applying cost and schedule control processes, including Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) management and Earned Value Management (EVM).
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project/program management certification.
Experience working within Northrop Grumman processes, procedures, and organizational structures.
Experience applying Risk and Opportunity Management processes, including identification, assessment, mitigation, tracking, and/or opportunity realization.
Experience using Tableau or comparable data visualization and reporting tools.
Experience managing development and/or product lifecycle programs.
What We Can Offer You
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00
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 prote