Manager of Programs 1 - R10190294
Requisition ID: R10190294
Category: Program Management
Location: Rocket Center, West Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
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.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is currently seeking a Manager Programs Level 1, in our growing Fuzing and Warhead business, within our Missile Products Business Unit (BU), at our Allegany Ballistic Laboratory (ABL) facility located in Rocket Center, West Virginia.
This position in on site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote opportunities available for this position.
This position will support various programs within the business unit portfolio of programs. This position reports directly to the programs portfolio Market Area Manager.
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. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals. This position is on-site and no remote work available
Responsibilities
Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:
Maintaining effective customer relationships to develop further opportunities within the customer community
Support developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans
Maintaining 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 critical program performance metrics
Delivering effective 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
Supporting design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product production process research, development, integration and test
Managing, reviewing and finalization of the program Statement of Work
Evaluating, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
Managing program and subordinate schedule baselines
Managing and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
Evaluating, allocating and managing program resources needs and accountability, including workforce planning
Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.) requirements
Managing quality 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
Managing adherence to master program plans and schedules
Managing and conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
Desired Attributes
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to manage a project team daily and communicate effectively with leadership regarding status, awarenesss, and escalations
Ability to resolve disputes and negotiate with a positive outcome while maintaining good relationships with customers and within the organization
The ability to effectively plan, define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control scope to ensure that all of the work required and only the work required is performed.
The ability to initiate, develop, integrate, execute, direct and control program plans and cost and schedule baselines that meet both program contractual requirements and stakeholder expectations.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experience OR a Masters degree and 3 years of related experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries
5 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either a project lead, integrated program team lead or cost account manager
Basic competency in Project Management skills and toolsets
Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance. (US Citizenship is a requirement)
Preferred Qualifications
A degree in a science, engineering, or a business program
Experience in the aerospace/defense industry or within the Department of Defense or NASA
PMP® certification
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile methodologies
Active Security Clearance
Salary Range: $112,200 - $168,200
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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Category: Program Management
Location: Rocket Center, West Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
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.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is currently seeking a Manager Programs Level 1, in our growing Fuzing and Warhead business, within our Missile Products Business Unit (BU), at our Allegany Ballistic Laboratory (ABL) facility located in Rocket Center, West Virginia.
This position in on site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote opportunities available for this position.
This position will support various programs within the business unit portfolio of programs. This position reports directly to the programs portfolio Market Area Manager.
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. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals. This position is on-site and no remote work available
Responsibilities
Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:
Maintaining effective customer relationships to develop further opportunities within the customer community
Support developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans
Maintaining 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 critical program performance metrics
Delivering effective 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
Supporting design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product production process research, development, integration and test
Managing, reviewing and finalization of the program Statement of Work
Evaluating, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
Managing program and subordinate schedule baselines
Managing and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
Evaluating, allocating and managing program resources needs and accountability, including workforce planning
Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.) requirements
Managing quality 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
Managing adherence to master program plans and schedules
Managing and conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
Desired Attributes
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to manage a project team daily and communicate effectively with leadership regarding status, awarenesss, and escalations
Ability to resolve disputes and negotiate with a positive outcome while maintaining good relationships with customers and within the organization
The ability to effectively plan, define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control scope to ensure that all of the work required and only the work required is performed.
The ability to initiate, develop, integrate, execute, direct and control program plans and cost and schedule baselines that meet both program contractual requirements and stakeholder expectations.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experience OR a Masters degree and 3 years of related experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries
5 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either a project lead, integrated program team lead or cost account manager
Basic competency in Project Management skills and toolsets
Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance. (US Citizenship is a requirement)
Preferred Qualifications
A degree in a science, engineering, or a business program
Experience in the aerospace/defense industry or within the Department of Defense or NASA
PMP® certification
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile methodologies
Active Security Clearance
Salary Range: $112,200 - $168,200
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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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