Program Manager 2 - AI&T Production

Top Secret clearance required at time of application; must be able to obtain and maintain SCI access. Travel required (10% of the time). No relocation assistance available.

About the role

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. The Intelligence Sensing organization within Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

We are seeking a Program Manager 2 to support the Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) Production for the Active RF portfolio. This position is located on-site in Linthicum, MD.

Responsibilities

• Strategize long-term production planning and improvements
• Deliver cost and schedule goals for respective assembly level of AI&T
• Lead and direct a team of Engineers and SMSs to meet cost and schedule objectives
• Coordinate production staffing needs
• Standardize AI&T training and practices
• Develop and adhere to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) on a recurring basis
• Maintain and adhere to executable integrated master schedules (IMS)
• Continuously improve test and assembly processes and procedures
• Expedite solutions to throughput and cost detractors
• Maintain tiered escalation meetings
• Prioritize program-specific SQDCM and PCAB activities
• Interface with NHA operations regarding delivery scheduling
• Coordinate Risk and Opportunity execution for the production program
• Develop and deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders
• Coordinate change control board activities internally and with the customer
• Seek and incorporate input from customers to meet their needs (internally and externally)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years’ experience supporting Government contracts as a Program or Project Manager; or 6 years’ experience with a Master’s degree
• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team, or cost account manager
• Demonstrated success leading teams and/or organizations to achieve a common goal

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience with Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T)
• Ability to apply knowledge, insights, and understanding of business and financial concepts to benefit program decisions and performance
• Ability to identify and address program impacts through a systematic, proactive approach to issue and problem resolution
• Ability to recognize and respond to customer needs to develop additional sales supporting organizational objectives
• Ability to address program uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach, identifying risks and opportunities

Pay

Primary salary range: $153,800.00 – $230,800.00. The final offer considers scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

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