Program Manager 1 – D5 Block

About the role

This position includes interface with the three-factory campus Bacchus, Promontory and Clearfield VSET’s in transitioning the materials obsolescence development phase into the full-scale qualification phase delivery to and static test, with post-test cutup evaluation for successful completion of qualification for insertion into the continuous D5 Production program. Additional future efforts in the strategy planning for future Block Requalification efforts to sustain the D5 Rocket motor production program with qualified replacement materials as future obsolescence efforts evolve.

Responsibilities

• Execute development and production programs successfully by managing cost, technical, schedule and risk
• Ensure contract compliance and execution of SSOW requirements including timely SDRL submittals
• Oversee program planning and execution through development and fabrication phases including design release/verification concrete density development, CONOPS development, successful GFM nozzle assemblies transfer from the Government Demil program, production of concrete fill and empty FS/SS/TS rocket motors, shipment to final destination
• Represent Northrop Grumman (NG) as a company, conveying our message to the customer; and integrating knowledge of the spectrum of NG capabilities with understanding of customer needs to promote our company and capabilities
• Meet company and customer requirements while balancing the multiple roles and differing requirements
• Understand problems and issues in the context of the bigger picture and understand relationships among subcomponents
• Understand and experience with the FBM culture a plus
• Familiarity with rocket motor manufacturing processes
• Experience managed projects (e.g.: Technical lead, CAM, PM)
• Ownership and solution based mentality

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years’ experience in technical, operational, or project/program management experience supporting US government contracts or customers in a manufacturing or production environment
• Possess general knowledge of project financial systems and reviews
• Experience in project/program management, resource management, and strategic planning
• Continuously drive for results
• Able to understand people/technical issues impacting the programs
• Effective communications skills with the ability to provide verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively
• Understand problems and issues in the context of the bigger picture and understand relationships among subcomponents
• Experience with EVMS and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with willingness to learn and develop skills
• Willingness/desire to develop and lead through program management
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years’ experience in technical, operational, or project/program management experience supporting US government contracts or customers in a manufacturing or production environment
• Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with rocket motor manufacturing processes, Understanding and experience with the FBM culture, Experience managed projects (e.g.: Technical lead, CAM, PM)