Program Manager 1 – LE2

About the role

This position includes interface with the three-factory campus Bacchus, Promontory and Clearfield VSET’s developing and fabrication of the next generation Special Test Vehicles (FS/SS/TS concrete and empty rocket motors).

This position will have responsibility for cost, schedule, technical execution and presentation in monthly reviews, quarterly reviews with additional Operating Unit stakeholders.

LE2 STV Programs will have full EVMS and IMS schedule requirements. Additionally, the Program Manager 2 will be a point of contact with internal organizations and the customer with regular communication and presentations expected.

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
• Understanding of Proposal Process and execution from RFP and SSOW requirements, willing to push back on those not acceptable
• Maintain close working relationships with engineering, operations, and any suppliers
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with customer and product matrixed Production Program Managers
• Maintain collaborative relationships with local customers, while adhering to contract requirements and boundaries

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years technical or operational experience and/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