Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems sector is looking for a Manager, Programs Level 2 to support the Marine Systems business unit. This position is remote with up to 50% onsite.
- Program Manager for Sunnyvale CA Aftermarket - Marine Logistics Support
- This is a remote position with the requirement that the candidate be able to spend up to 50% of time onsite in Sunnyvale
- Strong knowledge of Marine propulsion products required (Turbines, Reduction Gears, Generators, Auxiliary equipment)
- Experience with field service engineering and aftermarket mechanical and electrical sustainment required
- Experience with a technical production environment and manufacturing engineering required
- Experience in developing and administering training programs in order to foster growth within the Program
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:
- Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
- Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans
- Establishing 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 program performance
- Delivering 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
- Developing training content and training plans for new engineers and mechanics to ensure they possess the requisite skills and knowledge to support field work activities
- Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work
- Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
- Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines
- Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
- Identifying, allocating, and managing program resources, including workforce planning
- Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
- Managing 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
- Development and adherence to master plans and schedules
- Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years, or Master’s and 6 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries
- 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
- Must able to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
- Experience developing and training personnel and/or training programs
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with the U.S. Navy
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Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00The 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years, or Master's degree and 6 years supporting U.S. Government contracts or project management
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
- Strong knowledge of marine propulsion products (Turbines, Reduction Gears, Generators, Auxiliary equipment)
- Experience with field service engineering and aftermarket mechanical and electrical sustainment
- Experience in a technical production environment and manufacturing engineering
- Experience developing, administering, and delivering training programs for engineers and mechanics
- Experience leading teams or integrated program teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical objectives
- Experience using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost and schedule control methodologies and tools
- Ability to spend up to 50% of time onsite in Sunnyvale, CA (remote role otherwise)
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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