Manager Programs 3

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.

This leadership role is an onsite opportunity located in San Diego, CA. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

About the role

The Program Manager 3 will be responsible for managing a program within the F-35 CNI Production and Sustainment portfolio and support the program through execution, completion (contract closeout), and production. This individual will lead a cross-functional team aligned to common program performance goals. The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions.

As a leader, you always act with integrity and the highest ethical standards. 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 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.

The selected candidate must have the ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time and hold an active DoD Secret Clearance to start.

Responsibilities

• Managing cost, schedule, and technical performance of portfolio subset
• Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop future opportunities within the customer community
• Leading cross-function team to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives
• Managing suppliers to meet program and customer objectives
• Measuring and reporting program performance
• Conduct risk, issue, and opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation, and realization
• Drive common process improvements within scope of business to improve supplier and program performance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related professional/military experience, or a Master’s degree and 6 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in project/program management. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing, production, field repair, depot operations, sustainment, or product lifecycle management within a technical hardware environment.
• Demonstrated excellence in managing challenging customer relationships during development or NRE project execution.
• Demonstrated success in leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team, or cost account manager.
• Experience utilizing earned value management system (EVMS).
• Demonstrated effective use of Risk and Opportunity Management on project/program.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time as required by business needs.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance is required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) with responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance, and/or experience with profit and loss (P&L) accountability.
• Experience leading programs and projects supporting multiple customers, contracts, and/or product lines concurrently.
• Experience with Communications and Networking systems, products, or related technologies.
• Experience with capture, proposal, or business development activities supporting DoD, commercial, and/or government customers.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), CAM, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent relevant certification.
• Experience working with U.S. DoD acquisition organizations, military services, and/or government customers.
• Knowledge of Northrop Grumman processes, procedures, tools, and organizational structure.
• Experience supporting international programs, customers, suppliers, or field operations.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Benefits include:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $193,000.00 - $289,600.00. 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.