Manager Programs 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems’ (NGMS) Networked Information Solutions (NIS) Division is looking for you to join our team as Manager Programs 3.  This is a full-time onsite position located in San Diego, CA.

This position plays a critical role in driving portfolio execution for our InSight Product Line.  You will be responsible for driving execution of critical efforts supporting the NIS Division, ensuring execution is within cost and schedule targets, supporting technical maturation of product line capabilities. You will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to performance goals that support the NIS division’s business objectives. Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle.  Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems. 

You must have demonstrated experience successfully leading programs or portfolio of programs, experience with customer engagement, strategy development, Earned Value Management (EVM), and execution. You must have demonstrated experience leading diverse teams, be a strong communicator, and be able to work successfully within classified and unclassified arenas.  You will collaborate closely with business execution leadership across the division, and several business functions (e.g., business management, contracts, global supply chain, security, etc.).

What You'll Get To Do:

• Exceptional leadership, collaboration, communication, and team building skills.

• Evolving a program organization that effectively addresses business requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations and proactively solves issues.

• Leading and directing cross-functional execution teams to meet cost, schedule and technical performance objectives.

• Leadership of employees including mentoring, problem solving for all employees and functions supporting the product line (Engineers, support staff, contractors).

• Measuring and reporting performance.

• Delivering presentations to executive management and other business stakeholders.

• Working with technical teams:

  • To design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.

  • Create, review and finalize the Statement of Work.

  • To establish and manage the execution of the baseline.

  • To develop and adhere to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools.

  • To identify, allocate and manage resources, including workforce planning.

  • To manage suppliers to meet business objectives.

  • Ensuring the team understands and adheres to work scope and manages change through control board activities.

  • Development and adherence to master plans and schedules.

  • Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization.

  • Coordinate and collaborate with line of business management, strategy, business and finance, contracts and global supply chain, technology and engineering offices and functions.

• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and functional organizations.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively interact with stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years, or Master's and 6 years' experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or program management in other industries or closely related experience.

• Demonstrated experience in program and people leadership and the ability to lead effectively in a diverse team environment.

• Demonstrated experience establishing expectations and driving the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.

• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong customer relationships.

• Demonstrated experience with capture and strategy.

• US Citizenship required.

• Ability to obtain a current/active DOD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of industry experience in capture leadership, business development, and/or program management.

• Experience with Agile for Business tools such as Jira (Kanban) and Confluence.

• A current/active DoD secret clearance.

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: $187,000.00 - $280,600.00

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.