Manager Programs 3

Northrop Grumman • Los Angeles, CA

429d • $187,000 - $280,600

About The Position

The Program Manager 3 position at Northrop Grumman involves leading the delivery of contractual requirements for Navigation solutions within the Navigation and Cockpit Systems business unit. The role focuses on managing all phases of the program life cycle, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives are met while fostering customer relationships and leading cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience leading development programs.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master's in Business Administration or advanced STEM degree.
• Experience with Agile Project Management.
• Program Management experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Program execution on multiple contract types, such as FFP and CPFF.
• Possess an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Navigation Technology Domain knowledge.
• Experience with airworthiness system certification to an MSO / TSO.
• Experience with product development in accordance with DO-178C and DO-254.
• Experience taking development programs through major milestones, in pursuit of product line stand-up.
• Strong Customer focus and ability to work across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community.
• Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates necessary internal and external sub-organizations.
• Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
• Measuring and reporting program performance.
• Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
• Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements.
• Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines.
• Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) control methodologies and tools.
• Participating in internal Program Management Reviews, Headcount Reviews, Financial Forecast reviews, and monthly EAC submittals.
• Identifying, allocating, and managing program resources, including workforce planning.
• Preparation of charts and briefings on status/progress and processes; delivering presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders.
• Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.).
• Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.
• Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.
• Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees