Manager Programs 2

Relocation assistance may be available. Secret clearance required. Travel: 50% of the time.

About the role

This position will be responsible for the cost, schedule, and performance of programs within the E-2D Production IPT, leading cross-functional teams of highly qualified personnel to manage contract cost, schedule, and technical performance while shaping program requirements for follow-on efforts. This leadership role is located onsite in Melbourne, FL.

This position establishes and manages milestones, monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program risks and opportunities, and obtains solutions, such as allocating resources or changing contractual specifications. This position directs and manages the work of employees assigned to the program, from technical to operations and administrative.

The successful candidate must have a record of achieving success in leading diverse technical teams, navigating internal processes, communicating with customers, creating a work environment that engages our employees, managing suppliers, bringing clarity and clear direction to ambiguous situations, excelling in the fundamentals of program management, and discerning use of predictive metrics.

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 the 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
• Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
• Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
• Creation, review and finalization of the Program Statement of Work
• 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 (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
• Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
• 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
• Possesses knowledge of the aircraft in Air Vehicle & Power Propulsion

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below.
• Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active US Government Secret clearance or higher
• Prior experience with E-2 programs
• Prior experience in managing Navy contracts
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
• Phenomenal learning opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay (depending on the position)
• Long Term Incentives for Vice President or Director positions

Pay

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.

Schedule

9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

Travel expected: 50%